ABSTRACT
As noted, the turning point, which induced the Israeli government to shorten the waiting period, was the signing of the Hussein-Nasser pact on 30 May. This surprising development had an immediate impact on Washington. Israel’s Intelligence services suddenly received indications (‘hints’, as Yariv denoted them at the Ministerial Committee on Security) that US objections to an Israeli pre-emptive strike were less steadfast than before. These indications were at variance with the official messages transmitted through diplomatic contacts.
