An American record places Gazit alongside Ambassador Avraham Harman in a February 1961 meeting where Israel’s request for Hawk missiles was discussed. In April 1962, he personally suggested a presidential letter assuring action against an Arab attack, coupled with Israeli restraint. Komer recorded this as Gazit’s own idea, not an authorised government proposal.
Hayim Iserovich’s historical article revisits Kennedy’s 1962 decision and cites Gazit’s telegram analysing its public disclosure. Gazit considered electoral timing while stressing professional advice and American national interests. His assessment looks beyond a single political explanation. These records illuminate his work in security diplomacy; they do not establish that he personally secured the sale.[D13][D14][D15][I2]
