Bilateral International Law: Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation Between Israel and the United States of America (1953)

Signed 23 August 1951, came into force 3 April 1954.
This treaty was to stay in force for 10 years, and to continue after that until terminated by a Party giving one-year's notice.

219 UNTS 237; 5 UST 550; TIAS 2948

Only relevant articles and sections are reproduced.

Article I

Each party shall at all times accord equitable treatment to the persons, property, enterprises and other interests of nationals and companies of the other Party.

Article III

1. Nationals of either party within the territories of the other Party shall be free from unlawful molestations of every kind, and shall receive the most constant protection and security, in no case less than required by international law.

Article XIX

1. Between the two Parties there shall be freedom of commerce and navigation. 2. Vessels under the flag of either Party shall be deemed to be vessels of that Party both on the high seas and within the ports, places and waters of the other Party.

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5. Vessels of either Party that are in distress shall be permitted to take refuge in the nearest port or haven of the other Party, and shall receive friendly treatment and assistance, including such repairs, as well as supplies and materials for repair, as may be necessary and available.

6. The term 'vessels', as used herein, means all types of vessels' but this term does not, except with reference to paragraph 5 of the present article, include fishing vessels and vessels of war.

Article XII

1. The present Treaty shall not preclude the application of measures: