2322Z 10 June 1967 drafted message text from
Secretary of State to American Embassy, Tel Aviv

OUTGOING TELEGRAM   DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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ACTION: AmEmbassy TEL AVIV PRIORITY
INFO:   USUN

STATE 210137

Following is text note received today from Israeli Embassy:

    QUOTE: The Ambassador of Israel presents his compliments
to the Honorable the Secretary of State and has the honor to
inform him that he has been requested by the Government of
Israel to renew its sincere expression of deep regret for the
tragic accident in which, at the height of hostilities in the
area, the USS Liberty was hit by Israeli fire. The Government
of Israel deeply regrets this tragic accident.
    The Ambassador of Israel has been instructed to inform
the Honorable the Secretary of State that the Government of
Israel is prepared to make amends for the tragic loss of life
and material damage.
   The Ambassador of Israel expresses once again in the
name of the Government of Israel its deep condolences to the
Government of the United States and its sympathy to all the
bereaved families.
   The Ambassador of Israel avails himself of this opportunity to
renew to the Honorable the Secretary of State the expression of his
highest consideration. UNQUOTE

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