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be expected to press Cairo, on the basis of two-thirds of the elments being discussed and no formulas on the gut issues of withdrawal, borders and demilitarized zones. 4. The Israeli cabinet has undoubtedly been discussing this situation all day Sunday. We can expect leaks. It is important therefore that, if necessary, we be able to defend our position domestically on the basis of a total package, whtch includes the proposal for direct negotiations which will be made on Monday. Direct negotiations is the central demand of the current domestic campaign against our talking in the two and four power contexts. If we delay for a few days, there is apt to be a protracted delay. The reason is that it will take time to respond to any long letter and in the meantime we will be under increasing pressure in the Four-Power talks to begin to crystallize formulations which go beyond those which we are considering with Dobrynin. We have an opportunity to being to turn the screws on the Soviets after tomorrow's meeting, and we should begin to do so on the basis of the proposals which are fully protective of Israel's position. I see signs of Israeli concern, particularly in light of the known Soviet intervention with the UAR in recent days that it should continue to abide by the cease-fire, that the Soviets in fact are moving toward us. We can agree to a delay of several days after tomorrow's meeting because Dobrynin will need some time to get Moscow's specific reactions. We would leave open the date of the next meeting with him. Moreover, the formulas being discussed with Dobrynin are clearly ad referendum to governments. We will be able to continue to take into account any specific Israeli views on substance during the course of subsequent talks with Dobrynin. I am in fact pleased that the Israelis have apparently made up their minds that we are serious and that they had better begin to express their specific views to us rather than reiterate their fundamental objections to the two-power and Four-Power talks and snipe from the sidelines. NEA?JJSisco SECRET

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