867N.01/11–2648: Telegram
The Special Representative of the United States in Israel, Temporarily at Paris (McDonald) to the Presidents Special Counsel (Clifford)
6044. Urgent for White House only. Personal attention Clifford. Despite absolute loyalty and able leadership Dulles and other delegates, I am convinced Bevin still hopes undo Assembly resolution November 29 and to secure from this UN resolution which Israel would have to reject and thus place itself in position of “flouting” authority UN. President would thus be checkmated and Britain [Page 1629] would then be freed—even if sanctions were not imposed—to rearm the Arab States and enable and encourage them continue war against Israel.
Unless and until British show Arabs that UK acknowledges Israel to be an inescapable and enduring fact; and until Bevin permits Abdullah to make peace with Israel, British protestations of peaceful intent are mere words to trap the unwary.
Would be most helpful if President would personally telephone Dulles assuring latter of full confidence and appreciation and urging him to:
- (1)
- Resist firmly any further whittling down US program; and
- (2)
- Press vigorously President’s suggestion that Israel be admitted to UN this session. Such admission depends on enthusiastic American support. (President might thus forestall threatening crisis and help secure Assembly support essential his program.)
Should you wish supporting data above analysis I could supply it if you would telephone me Hotel Crillon, Boom 211.
Your advice Wednesday when I telephoned you re remaining Paris was sound. At request Dulles, Dept has granted extension time. Signed James G. McDonald.