Questions bearing on the supply by the United States of arms and war materials to countries in the Middle East and the present status of the tripartite declaration of May 25,1550 guaranteeing the borders of each state in the Middle East, were raised today by Israel officials who met with John Jernigan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.
The Israelis were: Israel Minister Plenipotentiary David Goiten and Col. Chaim Herzog, military, naval, and air attach. The question of the status of Israel’s application for military aid under Section 202 of the U. S. Mutual Security Act of 1952 was raised. The interview was requested by Ambassador Eban who was detained at the United Nations and was therefore unable to attend today’s meeting here.
Mr. Gotten, following the meeting in the State Department, told reporters that there had been some movement of arms to the Middle East, but he would not disclose the exact nature of this movement. However, he did say that the tripartite agreement bad been affected. He said that “if there had or has been a supply of arms to Egypt, it would affect our position. “
Asked if Israel had requested American military aid, Mr. Gotten pointed out that such a request was made early in 1952 and that Israel could get “reimbursible” aid. He indicated that the whole problem of the supply of arms to the Middle East was discussed.
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