Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08TELAVIV1968
2008-08-29 04:12:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Tel Aviv
Cable title:
ISRAEL: RESPONSE ON NATO MED-D SOFA DEMARCHE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L TEL AVIV 001968
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/RPM (E.SHINAGEL),USNATO (H.BAEZ)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/28/2018
TAGS: NATO PREL EUN IS
SUBJECT: ISRAEL: RESPONSE ON NATO MED-D SOFA DEMARCHE
REF: STATE 92323
Classified By: Political Counselor Marc Sievers, reasons 1.4 (b,d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L TEL AVIV 001968
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/RPM (E.SHINAGEL),USNATO (H.BAEZ)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/28/2018
TAGS: NATO PREL EUN IS
SUBJECT: ISRAEL: RESPONSE ON NATO MED-D SOFA DEMARCHE
REF: STATE 92323
Classified By: Political Counselor Marc Sievers, reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (C) Polmiloff raised reftel points with MFA Acting
Director for Multilateral European Institutions Boaz Rodkin
on August 28. Rodkin appreciated the points in advance of
the NATO Legal Advisors' meeting in Brussels on September 2,
and said he would circulate them with the MFA Legal Advisor's
office and the office of MOD Political-Military Director Amos
Gilad prior to the meeting.
2. (C) Rodkin was not surprised by the points; he noted that
they "tracked closely" with reports they had received from
their embassy in Washington following meetings at the
Department. He suggested that the exchange of letters (EoL)
compromise proposed by the U.S. had the possibility of
becoming "tedious and overly bureaucratic," as it would
necessitate "constant submissions" for every NATO exercise in
which Israel wished to participate. Polmiloff reiterated
U.S. redlines, arguing that the EoL model offered a suitable
compromise for Israeli needs. Rodkin was not convinced, but
appreciated the explanation in advance of the Legal Advisors'
meeting next week.
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Visit Embassy Tel Aviv's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/telaviv
You can also access this site through the State Department's
Classified SIPRNET website.
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CUNNINGHAM
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/RPM (E.SHINAGEL),USNATO (H.BAEZ)
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/28/2018
TAGS: NATO PREL EUN IS
SUBJECT: ISRAEL: RESPONSE ON NATO MED-D SOFA DEMARCHE
REF: STATE 92323
Classified By: Political Counselor Marc Sievers, reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (C) Polmiloff raised reftel points with MFA Acting
Director for Multilateral European Institutions Boaz Rodkin
on August 28. Rodkin appreciated the points in advance of
the NATO Legal Advisors' meeting in Brussels on September 2,
and said he would circulate them with the MFA Legal Advisor's
office and the office of MOD Political-Military Director Amos
Gilad prior to the meeting.
2. (C) Rodkin was not surprised by the points; he noted that
they "tracked closely" with reports they had received from
their embassy in Washington following meetings at the
Department. He suggested that the exchange of letters (EoL)
compromise proposed by the U.S. had the possibility of
becoming "tedious and overly bureaucratic," as it would
necessitate "constant submissions" for every NATO exercise in
which Israel wished to participate. Polmiloff reiterated
U.S. redlines, arguing that the EoL model offered a suitable
compromise for Israeli needs. Rodkin was not convinced, but
appreciated the explanation in advance of the Legal Advisors'
meeting next week.
********************************************* ********************
Visit Embassy Tel Aviv's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/telaviv
You can also access this site through the State Department's
Classified SIPRNET website.
********************************************* ********************
CUNNINGHAM