THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1973

AR-RAI

A WHISPER IN KISSINGER'S EAR

by Deputy Rizik Batayneh

The "Nobel Prize" is awaiting you if you succeed in your mission in the ME. In Vietnam you lived up to the level of your historical responsibility and thus deserved the "Nobel Prize" for peace. Your mission in the ME is quite different from your mission in Vietnam because the ME crisis has a special type of scale and balance. It is up to you to balance between world peace and your reputation as an ideal American on one side, and the interests and strategy of Israel on the other.

I would like to point out to you that I had the opportunity to visit the US for three months during which I visited fourteen States and I was introduced to the various elements of the American society with whom I had an open and candid dialogue from which I came out with the conviction that the Americans are good, hospitable and candid people who love peace and hate war. I knew the American people as respecting their duties and stubborn in defending their rights and convictions. I believe that the American people will be knowing more and more about our problem. The American people reject injustice and suppression, and they will be very much upset to know that they had deposited their confidence in the wrong place. Those who armed themselves with the confidence of the American people will regret the fact that they abused this confidence.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1973

AS-SABAH

WELCOME TO A FRIEND!!

We welcome Dr. Kissinger as a friend because Sadat called him so yes-
terday. When Sadat was asked by the pressmen about his attitude towards
war and peace, he said: Let us hear what our"friend" Kissinger is going
to say. The "friend" then answered by saying: We are moving towards
peace!!

Dr. Kissinger knows what peace the Arabs are after. He knows that the
Israeli withdrawal from all the occupied Arab areas represents the
equitable peace. Kissinger is not a political maneuvering personality
in as much as he had proved to be a good political planner.

He is the man who told the chiefs of the diplomatic missions when he
resumed his post as Advisor to the President, that his Jewish faith will not
prevail over his American citizenship. He is also the man who invited the
Arab Foreign Ministers to a luncheon and was informed by them on the broad
lines of the peace searched by the Arabs. Dr. Kissinger also obtained the
title of a "friend" from the Chinese and from the Soviets when he proved
his ability in removing all differences with the Soviet Union and China.

Therefore, we are receiving today an American whom we consider a friend
and after he told President Sadat he is moving towards peace. We welcome
Dr. Kissinger from all the occupied Arab areas including Jerusalem.

If Kissinger proceeds in the direction of peace, he will be deserving
the title of a "friend" from all the Arab people.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1973

AS-SABAH

Rabat-- Le Matin welcomed Kissinger's visit to Rabat and referred to him as a supporter of coexistence, while the President of the "Istiqlal Party" expressed his deep regret because the visit is taking place at disastrous moments. The official organ "Al-Mujahed" of Algeria said that this is a sterile visit.

Ahmad al'''Ulwi'', the former Moroccan Minister and manager of "Le Matin" said he welcomes Kissinger not only as a significant representative of friendly super power, but as a supporter of coexistence among powers regardless of their political ideologies and systems.

Mr. Al-Fasi, the President of the Istiqlal Party, said that the ME problem lies in the Palestine problem which was created as a result of the foreign Zionist aggression and European colonialism. The organs of the Istiqlal party "L'Opinion" and Al-'Alam said that the US-Soviet initiative will not serve the end unless a final settlement of the Palestine problem is reached. The leader of the Istiqlal Party expressed his sorrow because Kissinger's visit to Morocco comes at disastrous moments under which the Arab world is living because of the Israeli aggression. He expressed hope that a settlement of the Palestine problem be reached and as early as possible in order to put an end to the seasonal explosions witnessed by this area as a result of the unlimited US support to Israel's aggression. Al-Fasi added-- The Independence (Istiqlal) Party believes that this US policy does not conform with the traditions of the American people who are attached to the principles of freedom, democracy and justice. Al-Fasi expressed hope that the US will follow a new ME policy through which the friendly relations between the US and the Arab countries will be restored.

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An open letter, in the same two newspapers, to Kissinger is requesting the State Secretary to reconsider the US policy in the ME because the protection of the US interests in this area does not at all conform with the blind US support to Israel.

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AL-MUHAHED newspaper of Algeria emphasized that Kissinger's trip is going to be fruitless and that he will return to Washington with empty hands. The paper added that the Arabs know what Kissinger will say to them, and they have no intention of getting deceived under the impact of the Arab public opinion pressure.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1973

AD-DUSTOUR

Cairo: Reuter, AFP, and agencies--The Suez Front looked close to explosion on the eve of Kissinger's arrival to conduct nettlesome talks which could mean peace or war in the ME. Al-Ahram of Cairo said that artillery fire was active all day Saturday.

Observers in Cairo believe that Kissinger's talks will be a turning point in the Arab-Israeli conflict. President Sadat called for the withdrawal of the Israeli forces to the October 22nd lines as a pre-condition to any peace conference. Sadat told a press conference he is waiting to receive Kissinger's views on this Egyptian request.

Kissinger's visit comes at a time the Arab leaders are conducting vast discussions. Sadat visited Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and met with President Asad of Syria at Kuwait airport. After that the Algerian President held talks with Sadat in Cairo prior to his departure to Damascus, Baghdad and Kuwait. Qaddafi joined the Arab consultations by visiting Baghdad and Damascus.

Dr. Kissinger told pressmen that his last week's talks were constructive but he declined to give any other remarks.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1973

AS-SABAH

Rabat--Dr. Kissinger arrived in Rabat and will hold talks with King Hasan on the possibilities of peace in the ME. The State Secretary is expected to leave Rabat for Cairo today and will stop for two hours in Tunisia to discuss with Bourgiba the Arab-Israeli conflict.

In Cairo, the Egyptian leaders are preparing for decisive talks with Dr. Kissinger amidst fears of the possibility of the renewal of war. Egypt insists on Israel's withdrawal to the lines of October 22nd, and warned that it cannot remain silent towards the Israeli rejection of withdrawal.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1973

AL-LIWA

AL-LIWA learned that Dr. Kissinger may hold a press conference at the end of his visit in Amman, in which he will speak about the US imagination of the ME crisis and of the possibilities of a settlement, and will refer to the energy crisis in the progressive industrial countries.

Dr. Kissinger is known for his theory of the escalation of war prior to any settlement of a complicated problem like that of Vietnam.

Cairo-- The Suez front looked very close yesterday to the point of explosion just a short time before Kissinger's arrival in Cairo where he will conduct talks which may imply peace or the renewal of fighting.

Al-Ahran newspaper reported that news from the front indicates that the situation is serious on the front lines. The Egyptian official spokesman warned against this serious situation which implies a return to war. Observers believe that Kissinger's talks in Cairo will be a turning point in the Arab-Israeli conflict.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1973

AS-SABAH

Washington--Dr. Kissinger will begin his tour to a number of Arab countries today, beginning with Rabat, where he will discuss the developments in the ME. His visit comes at a time when there is a possibility for the renewal of fighting as a result of Israel's refusal to pullback to the lines of October 22nd. Dr. Kissinger briefed President Nixon on his intensified diplomatic efforts with the Egyptian Foreign Minister and with Golda Meir and with the Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister.

Eban's surprise visit to Romania created speculations concerning the possibility of Soviet-Israeli talks in Bucharest.

Dr. Kissinger will stay one day in Rabat, then to Cairo, then to Amman and Riyadh.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1973

AD-DUSTOUR

It was learned that Dr. Kissinger will arrive in Amman on Thursday within his tour of Arab capitals to discuss with the Arab officials the methods of reaching an equitable and lasting peace in the ME.

Washington--Dr. Kissinger finished his talks yesterday in Washington with the Egyptian Foreign Minister and Golda Meir. Dr. Kissinger is preparing to start his ME tour beginning with Morocco and then Egypt to discuss the developments in the ME following the recent war, and searching for a peaceful settlement. Golda Meir and Dr. Kissinger met for about two hours Saturday evening. Golda adjourned her departure because of this meeting. An Israeli spokesman said after the meeting, that it was friendly and constructive.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1973

AR-RAI

Dr. Kissinger is preparing for a tour of a number of Arab and Islamic capitals and far eastern countries at the time he is continuing his discussions with the Egyptian Foreign Minister and with Golda Meir. This tour is expected to start today at the time the Egyptians, the Israelis and the State Department are refraining from showing any sign of optimism. At any rate, none had risked to emphasize that the points of view are getting closer regarding the situation on the battlefield.

The AFP reported that Washington is worried and confused concerning the outcome of these efforts especially that the opening of fire anew is likely to happen. The AFP says that the basic difference concerning the line of October 22nd still exists between the Egyptians and the Israelis.

Golda Meir, who is under great pressure by the public opinion, is demanding the withdrawal of the major parts of the armed forces to both sides of the canal. This means that she wants to restore the lines of the ceasefire as they were before October 6th, and it seems that this idea is not approved by Washington.

The State Department thinks that Kissinger's visit to Cairo on November 6 and 7 will be decisive, despite the fact that these sources express their fears towards a new danger, other than the renewal of the war, but as represented in the difficulty of preparing for the peace conference and the broad lines of settlement through the discussions with President Sadat.

In private meetings, it is circulated that some State Department officials, condemn Golda's insistence and express their fears that Israel will lose this first actual opportunity for establishing good relations with Egypt at least. They emphasized that despite Sadat's statements in his press conference, it is certainly expected that Egypt and Israel will conduct direct negotiations when the peace conference will begin under the supervision of the US and the Soviet Union. It appears that Israel's expressed disconfidence is not only confined to Egypt but also to the future attitude of the UNEF, which is made of pro-Arab elements and which is under the S.C.'s command which does not support the Israeli views.

Monday, Nov. 5, 1973

AR-RAI continued:

The talks between Kissinger and the Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister, had paved the way before a dialogue with Syria for the first time since 1967. There is nothing to make one believe that Syria is easing its stand particularly on the subject of Israeli POWs. Washington feels happy, despite all obstacles, because Kissinger had succeeded in making his voice heard by all fighting parties and in playing as mediator between them.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1973

AR RAYY & AS SABAH

AR RAYY on page 1, says talks were resumed unexpectedly between Dr. Henry Kissinger and the Egyptian and Israeli authorities who are present in Washington at present about ways to implement the Security Council resolution calling for the regression of the Israeli forces from the occupied Arab lands. Mr. McCloskey announced the Secretary conferred once more with the Egyptian Foreign Minister and with the Israeli Premier. He added Mrs. Meir, who was due to return home yesterday evening, has deferred her departure for this meeting and might leave tonight.

The Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister labelled the meeting with the Secretary as having been useful, while the US authorities labelled it as having been cordial. No comment was issued from Damascus though this meeting is the first of its kind between any Americans and any Syrians since 1967.

AS SABAH says on page 1 that the FRENCH NEWS AGENCY from Beirut says it is not improbable that the Secretary of State will stop in Damascus for talks during his tour to the ME countries. Meanwhile, the Lebanese Foreign Minister once more announced that Mr. Joseph Sisco will visit Lebanon on 11 November and leave the capital on the following day. He said he will confer with Mr. Sisco about the ME situation.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1973

AD-DUSTOUR

Washington--UP attributed to some political quarters that Dr. Henry Kissinger continued his concentrated efforts yesterday by meeting the new Egyptian Foreign Minister, Isma'il Fahmy; the Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister, Muhammad Zakariyya Isma'il; and the Israeli Premier, Mrs. Golda Meir. However, those quarters declined to give details of those talks. Mr. McCloskey only said the talks are continuing. However, diplomatic sources said the efforts of Dr. Kissinger are focused on attempts to break off the stalemate related to lining the cease-fire and Egypt's request that the Israeli troops return to the 22 October line in addition to the question of the POWs.

The Secretary had on Friday conferred with the Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister, who arrived especially for this conference from New York. Dr. Kissinger had, yesterday morning, presented a report about his efforts in a telephone talk with President Nixon, who is week-ending at Florida. Dr. Kissinger also telephoned the Russian Ambassador in Washington in order to inform the USSR Government of the developments and advance-ments of his talks. It looks as if these talks are still con-cerning the very direct problems related to keeping the cease-fire and the lineation of where the warring armies must be standing in addition to the fate of the Egyptian 3rd Army in Sinai, plus the exchange of prisoners-of-war.

It was announced in Washington also that Tunisia has been added to the list of countries the Secretary of State will visit; he'll stop there on Tuesday for a short time. The Secretary will leave Wash-ington Monday morning.

In Beirut, the Lebanese Foreign Minister stated Mr. Joseph Sisco will visit Lebanon on November 11 and leave Beirut on the following day. Minister Fuad Naffa' stated he'll conduct talks with Mr. Sisco about the ME.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1973

AD DUSTOUR

Morocco-- The American Ambassador Robert Newman stated the forthcoming tour of Henry Kissinger to Morocco and the ME will give him the chance to acquaint himself much better with the views of the Arab leaders so he can participate better in building a durable peace, the peace which the USA wants for the area. Mr. Robert Newman averred in a press conference, which he held on the eve of Kissinger's visit to Rabat, that the USA considers Morocco a country closely committed to the Arab policy of the ME and hence, it was natural that we should always know carefully the stance of King al-Hasan on this topic. No one can tackle the ME, he added, without putting in consideration the Palestine Question. The Ambassador then talked about the disagreement which took place between the USA and the European countries, but averred his country will continue closely connected with her friends in the Continent and hopes to surmount any and all misunderstandings which might arise between them.

## لفظ جملة كيسجيم "التعرف على وجهات نظر العرب"

التغلب على أي سوء تفاهم قد ينشئ بين الطرفين.

الرباط - و.ا.ف. - اعلسن
روبرت نيومان سغير الولايات المتحدة
في المغرب ان الجولة القادمة لهنري
كيسنجر في المغرب والشرق الأوسط
ستتيح له الفرصة لأن يتعرف على
نحو أفضل على وجهات نظر الزعماء
العرب حتى ييسهم بصورة أفضل في
اقامة السلام الدائم الذي تريده
الولايات المتحدة في هذه المنطقة.
واكد روبرت نيومان في المؤمن
الصفيح الذي عقده عثية زبارة
كيسنجر للرباط ان الولايات المتحدة
تعتبر المغرب بلدا مرتبطة بالسياسة
العربية لدول الشرق الأوسط. ومن
هذا فمن الطبيعي تمامًا ان نسعى
إلى التعرف بدقة على موقف الملك
الحسن الثاني في هذا الصدد.
واضاف يقول ان احدا لا يستطيع
الآن ممالجة مشكلة الشرق الأوسط
دون ان يضع في اعتباره المسألة
الفلسطينية.

وتحدث السفير عن الخلاف
الذي نشب بين دول اوروبا والولايات
المتحدة و أكد ان بلاده ستظل مرتبطة
باصدقانها في اوروبا وانها تامل في

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1973

AD DUSTOUR

Washington--Dr. Henry Kissinger, the American Secretary of State, is to visit several capitals in North Africa, South Asia and the ME between the 5th and 9th of November. Dr. Kissinger will have stops in Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Pakistan. The principal purpose for these visits is to discuss ways and means to arrive to a just and durable peace in the ME. The Secretary informed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he intends to visit six Arab and Islamic states while enroute to China next week. The Secretary had informed the Committee members of the situation in the ME and deliberated with them on the situation.

AR RAYY has the same news but with these headlines: Kissinger Visits Jordan Within His Tour to the ME Countries. The item of news is the main report on page 1.

AS SABAH has the same news on a small space on bottom of page 1. The same applies to AL URDON.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1973

NO NEWS ON KISSINGER