My Country: The Story of Modern IsraelThe Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs discusses the birth of the Jewish state and the key leaders and issues that have affected its development. |
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Acknowledgments | 6 |
The Long Road Back | 25 |
The War of Independence | 47 |
Copyright | |
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