The News on March 17, 1949 – Israeli and Transjordan negotiators meet on Rhodes to agree on historical Armistice Lines for Jerusalem.
By JTA
RHODES – Israeli and Transjordan negotiators here today (March 16) reached an agreement on the delineation of armistice lines in the Jerusalem area, at the same tine, “considerable progress” was reported to have taken place during two long sessions today.
Detailed map – Jerusalem 1949 armistice lines and holy places
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Problems concerning Jerusalem’s daily life such as access to the Holy Places and the roads to the Mt. Scopus area and to Bethlehem were shelved for future deliberation and will probably be discussed by the local area commanders.
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