369. Editorial Note
The notes taken at the meeting of the Intelligence Advisory Committee, held on October 24, indicate the following discussion on Suez-related matters:
“After consideration of various factors bearing on the Suez and Arab-Israeli situation, it was agreed that at least for another week no revision of outstanding [intelligence] estimates would be requested.
“The Chairman decided that in the future CIA, instead of preparing a briefing paper, would present to the meeting a list of the significant developments of the week, leaving any interpretation to the IAC members.
“The FBI representative called attention to a report from his agency that a … country was considering the initiation of military action against Nasser. Most of the members had not received the report prior to the meeting and thus were not in a position to comment on it.
“Mr. Kent asked authorization from the IAC to set back the target date for the Estimate, ‘British Position in the Middle East’ until November 27th. This delay was accepted by the Committee.” (Notes on IAC meeting, October 24; Department of State, INR Files: Lot 58 D 776)