Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, acting mediator for Palestine who is presiding ever the Rhodes armistice negotiations, today confirmed to the United Nations Secretariat that he has presented now proposals to the Israelis and Egyptians in another effort to achieve agreement between the parties.
Dr. Bunche reported that he presented “several working papers designed to facilitate and expedite the effort to achieve agreement of outstanding points.” Bunche did not give the details of his proposals but added: “It is hoped that this procedure will serve to crystal to matters,” The cable stated that the Egyptian delegation is consulting with its Government at Cairo on the new proposals.
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