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The Kissinger covenant and other reasons Israel is in trouble. (Henry Kissinger, excerpt from Sands of Sorrow: Israel's Journey From Independence)
From:
Washington Monthly
| Date:
June 1, 1987| Author:
Viorst, Milton
| COPYRIGHT 1987 Washington Monthly Company. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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THE KISSINGER COVENANT AND OTHER REASONS ISRAEL IS IN TROUBLE
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