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 information

THE KISSINGER COVENANT AND OTHER REASONS ISRAEL IS IN TROUBLE

At dawn on June 5, 1967, the Israeliair force swooped down in a surprise attack on Egyptian air bases. Israel's plan was to go first after Egypt, its most formidable enemy, while urging King Hussein to keep Jordan out of the fight. Within hours, Israel had knocked out Gamal Abdel Nasser's entire air force, effectively settling the contest. Over the next few days, Egypt's army, operating without cover, was dec...

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