“ As for the Arab side, attention is now turning to what can be salvaged in post-ceasefire negotiations, Nasir, after earlier proposing an Arab summit as a means of preserving Arab unity, is now proposing the publication of a ten-point joint resolution to be signed by all Arab chiefs of state. The proposed statement trots out all of Nasir's propaganda attacks on the US and other "colonialist forces supporting Israel." On balance, it looks like a rather feeble effort to save face. ”

“ Soviet Union The Soviets are finding it hard to conceal their shock over the rapid Egyptian military collapse. A Soviet [-----CLASSIFIED-----] could not understand "how our intelligence could have been so wrong." ”

“ Signs are growing that Egypt's defeat has badly damaged Nasir's prestige in the Arab world. He will have trouble getting many other chiefs of state to adhere to his "joint resolution."
2. Arab States Arab resentment against the West continues to threaten US facilities. Libya appears to be a particularly dangerous spot at the moment. ”