351. Telegram From the Embassy in Israel to the Department of State1
1845. Ref: State 91607.2 In meeting with Eban last evening, substance of which reported separately, I also referred to arms control accordance para 3 reftel. I noted that we encouraged by his remark to me on Nov 2nd that GOI no longer believes desirable keep Nasser in dark about Israeli nuclear intentions and hopes find “middle ground,” still protecting Israeli security considerations. Eban confirmed this GOI policy. I said that in circumstances, next week after current deluge Congressional delegations has passed, I would hope he and I can get together with PriMin to pursue discussion. He thought this good idea and will endeavor arrange appointment. I added that in meantime in line our understanding we would like to have another visit to Dimona and that AEC team is prepared to do so any time during next three weeks. I commented that it almost eight months since last visit. Eban said he will speak to PriMin and give me reply early as possible.
- Source: National Archives and Records Administration, RG 59, Central Files 1964–66, DEF 12 NEAR E. Secret;Exdis. Received at 6:14 a.m.↩
- Telegram 91607 to Tel Aviv, November 25, instructed Barbour to request a meeting with Eban and Eshkol to follow up on his November 2 discussion of arms control with Eshkol (see Document 331) and to tell Eban that, in line with the U.S.-Israeli understanding on visits to Dimona, an AEC team was prepared to visit Dimona at any time within the next 3 weeks. (National Archives and Records Administration, RG 59, Central Files 1964–66, DEF 12 NEAR E)↩