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“The very point of Labor's Zionist program is to have as much land as possible and as few Arabs as possible!”

Quote by Yitzhak Navon

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Yitzhak Navon
Yitzhak Navon

Yitzhak Navon, a former President of Israel, was born on April 9, 1921, and passed away on November 6, 2015. Navon played a significant role in Israeli politics and society, serving as the President of Israel from 1978 to 1983. His political career began during the Israeli War of Independence, and he held various key positions in government departments throughout his life. more

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