Reply to Israel Prime Minister Ben-Gurion on Dimona Visits

This document is a memo discussing a visit to the Dimona nuclear facility in Israel. The memo states that the Prime Minister's terms for the visit do not meet the minimum requirements of the United States. It explains that the reactor's size and purpose are a concern, as it could potentially produce weapons-grade plutonium. The memo suggests a schedule of visits to the facility, which partially meets the Prime Minister's stipulation of once a year. The scientists involved prefer more frequent visits and emphasize the need for thoroughness in inspections. The memo includes a proposed message from the President to the Prime Minister, which has been approved by the Secretary.