Johnson wary approach to Middle East peace amid new crisis
James Reston explains that the Johnson administration is cautiously entering a diplomatic phase after Israel’s gains. Washington seeks a genuine peace settlement guaranteeing Israel passage through the Gulf of Aqaba and Suez while resisting a prewar status and blocades. The United Nations resolution signals U S backing for territorial integrity with peace in the area amid Soviet aims to recreate the old balance.
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Soviet Proposal for Middle East Peace Principles Outlined
The note dated February 11, 1957 from the Soviet Union urged the United States United States S S R Britain and France to sign a declaration of basic principles for the Near and Middle East. It lists six points including peace by negotiation non interference in internal affairs sovereign equality and removal of foreign troops. The piece questions whether the Soviet Union still views these principles as applicable and notes they would prevent a repetition of the prior week’s war if faithfully followed.
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