CURRENT INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1953/11/27

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• Document Creation Date: July 15, 2019
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• Publication Date: November 27, 1953

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SUMMARY
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1. India reportedly to return Korean prisoners to each side in
January (page 3).
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1. India reportedly to return Korean prisoners to each side in January:
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According to Ambassador Allen, Indian
officials are preparing the ground for the
possible return of the Korean prisoners to
the detaining sides if the political conference
does not meet by 22 January. He says this move has the purpose of re-
lieving India of the responsibility of actually unlocking the gates and
freeing the prisoners.
The Swedish ambassador in New Delhi told
Allen he had heard that 24 January was being considered as the release
date, perhaps to demonstrate the custodial force's token "right" to de-
tain the prisoners beyond the deadline without incurring responsibility
for holding them longer.
Comment: Previous reports have indicated
that India was undecided on a course of action but was inclined to favor
retaining custody of the prisoners until either the UN or a political con-
ference had reached a decision.
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The UN Command has consistently maintained
that the prisoners cannot be detained by the neutral commission beyond
22 January, and the above report suggests that India is preparing to ac-
cept this terminal date. Such a move would place on the respective sides
the responsibility for converting the prisoners to civilian status and for
their final disposition.
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4. Comment on Sharett's selection as Israeli premier-designate:
The selection of Foreign Minister Moshe
Sharett as Israeli premier-designate by 1V1APAI, the dominant party,
brings to the fore a more moderate man than the strong-minded
Ben-Gurion, who has held office since 1948. Earlier reports had
stated that a 1V1APAI leader favored by Ben-Gurion would be appointed.
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Sharett, who is considered pro-Western,
has served continuously with the outgoing premier, but he has fre-
quently opposed the latter's aggressive policies. He disagreed with
Ben-Gurion's policy on the Jordan River diversion project
Sharett
may accordingly attempt to soften Israel's strong-arm policy toward
the Arabs, although conciliatory gestures may arouse direct opposi-
tion from other influential leaders in Israel.
Lacking the stature of Ben-Gurion, Sharett
will find his leadership severely tested when he attempts to handle
Israel's complex problems. He faces an acute short-term debt problem.
Within his own party he must contend with potentially strong opposition
from such leaders as Pinhas Lavon, newly proposed defense minister.
He must also win the backing of the country's second largest party the
General Zionists, who are already demanding a larger share in the
government.
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