Signing of EgyptianJewish Truce Delayed
(10 a.m.) LONDON, Feb. 21. The Jews completely approved the draft of the Israeli-Egyptian armistice which had been flown to Tel Aviv but the Egyptians withheld approval of a disputed clause on the future status of Beersheba, the Jewish-held capital of the Negev, say informed' conference circles at Rhodes. It is expected that haggling over Beersheba may go on for a day or two and may delay the signing of the armistice until the middle of next week. The main points of the draft are believed to be: 1. Present front lines, with a few exceptions, would be “frozen.” 2. Almost the whole Gaza coastline would remain in Egyptian hands. 3. The Israelis would keep their forces in Eastern Negev, facing Transjordan, until there is a settlement with King Abdullah. 4. The Faluja garrison would be evacuated and the city taken over by the Israelis.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22877, 22 February 1949, Page 7
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