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White House Press Release, Statement by President Harry S. Truman
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White House Press Release, Statement by President Harry S. Truman
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1941
IMMIDIATE RELEADE
FEBRUARY 24, 1949
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
I am immensely gratified over the news from Rhodes that
the Representatives of Egypt and Israel have signed an armistice
agreement. This act is a tribute to the restraint and statesmanship
of the two governments. I wish, also, to congratulate the United
Nations Mediator, Dr. Ralph Bunche, whose untiring efforts have so
greatly contributed to the success of these negotiations.
I hope that now a formal armistice has been agreed upon
between Egypt and Israel, this pattern for peace will be followed
rapidly in the conclusion of similar agreements between Israel
and the other Arab States. The general armistice will then, I
trust, lead to the attainment of permanent peace, thus freeing
the talents of these Near Eastern peoples for constructive work in
the development of their respective countries. As a Member of the
Palestine Conciliation Commission, the United States stands ready
to assist the parties to the rapid conclusion of a just and
honorable peace.