Home Heir-a1 We DECLASSIFLED cone-numbi Deparenent of 9 i 12 INDI am Classification were sf 5 17PM '52 em ACTION Amemheesy 3 1130 51 2 D- 3_r _15 'un IN Ammbaesy 433 timnleted by Alvin Roseni eld article in New Eork Herald Tribune of July 5 only regarding opposition by Israeli intelleotuals to developmt of atomic weapons UAR Charge inrornua y suggested to Asst Secy Talbot that steps be taken in Cairo to reTssure HARE regarding peaceful purposes of Israeli nuclear development Charge subsequently sent Embassy Officer to Dept to reaffirm his concern In response Dept officials alluded to Secretary s message to Fessi Deptel yam 2121 June 15 1961 stating that to best of our information there has been no if aged repeat no change in situation and we understand it will be some time before i Dimes reactor can go into operation Pending Israeli agreement to second visit Dionne by US scientists which we have requested suggest Embassy respond similarly to slur approach from UAR of ficisle adding following A @onsistent with Secretary's promise we continuing our vigilance We remain firmly opposed proliferation enclose weapons capacity 1 FRI If Israelis agree our request for second visit Dionne we plan author-rm ized renewed assurances to Arab states assuming justified Heentime you should avoid reference to possible second visit END FYI E s-Erika I up J Barrowdhk 3m - Phillips Talbot - Hr Thomas draft IE - Strong HE - nr Bren-f0 FROM THIS sis cop is snowmen UNLESS Classification emu Repmduoed 1111 the Undam m I Wed Hokiings of the Natonal huthorily with 3 52 Age_2__of n CAIRO r If UAR raises subject you also reaffirm Secretary's asz-assion of interest I in UAR studies of industfisl power possibilities of atomic energy and state our readi- ness to discuss problem of peaceful nuclear development with UAR at any time Full expLsition of findings American scientists Dianna contained Depcir bel 201 June 17 1961 A Cianificats'on