Israel: A HistoryDoubleday, 1998 - 750 pages "Israel is a small and relatively young country, but since the day of its creation more than half a century ago, its turbulent history has placed it at the center of the world stage. In this account, Martin Gilbert traces Israel's history from the struggles of its pioneers in the nineteenth century up to the present day."--BOOK JACKET. |
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Page 338
... Ben - Gurion agreed to an inquiry . It was headed by one of the most distinguished Israeli lawyers , Supreme Court Justice Haim Cohn . But Lavon was unwilling to see his reputation wait upon the outcome of a judicial inquiry : he wanted Ben ...
... Ben - Gurion agreed to an inquiry . It was headed by one of the most distinguished Israeli lawyers , Supreme Court Justice Haim Cohn . But Lavon was unwilling to see his reputation wait upon the outcome of a judicial inquiry : he wanted Ben ...
Page 339
... Ben - Gurion being present , discussed the dismissal of Lavon , in order to persuade Ben - Gurion to return . The vote was secret , with 159 members in favour of Lavon's dismissal , and 96 against . Lavon was sacrificed to retain Ben ...
... Ben - Gurion being present , discussed the dismissal of Lavon , in order to persuade Ben - Gurion to return . The vote was secret , with 159 members in favour of Lavon's dismissal , and 96 against . Lavon was sacrificed to retain Ben ...
Page 357
... Ben - Gurion's new tactic , resigned as Prime Minister . Mapai prevailed upon Eshkol to return to office , then voted against any further inquiry . Eshkol's new government ignored Ben- Gurion's continuing and frenetic appeals . But at ...
... Ben - Gurion's new tactic , resigned as Prime Minister . Mapai prevailed upon Eshkol to return to office , then voted against any further inquiry . Eshkol's new government ignored Ben- Gurion's continuing and frenetic appeals . But at ...
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