October 30th, 1956
Israel Defends Border Security Grounds
United Nations
Israeli representatives described security grievances and navigation restrictions as part of their government's justification for the Sinai campaign.
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Golda Meir
Israel
Foreign Minister
6 archival records
October 30th, 1956
Israeli Diplomacy Addresses Canal Separation Demand
Jerusalem
Golda Meir's government faced demands to disengage even though Israeli forces had only just begun their offensive across Sinai.
November 1956
United Nations
United Nations
Defends Israel's position during United Nations debate over the Sinai Campaign.
November 2nd, 1956
Foreign Ministry Contests International Withdrawal Demands
Jerusalem
Golda Meir presented Israel's security arguments as governments pressed for an immediate end to the military campaign.
November 5th, 1956
International Case for Sinai Campaign Presented
United Nations
Meir argues that Israeli action is tied to border attacks and restrictions on navigation.
November 5th, 1956
Israeli Diplomacy Responds to UN Condemnation
Jerusalem
Golda Meir's government defended its actions at the United Nations despite growing demands to withdraw from Egyptian territory.