UN General Assembly
1956

177. In a letter of 4 November 1956 to the Secretary-General of the United Nations [A/3291], we put the following questions: “Does Egypt still adhere to the position declared and maintained by it over years that it is in a state of war with Israel? “Is Egypt prepared to enter into immediate negotiations with Israel with a view to the establishment of peace between the two countries as indicated in the aide-memoire [A/3279] of the Government of Israel of 4 November 1956 to the Secretary-General of the United Nations? “Does Egypt agree to cease economic boycott against Israel and lift the blockade of Israel shipping in the Suez Canal? “Does Egypt undertake to recall fedayeen gangs under its control in other Arab countries?”