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“Most Americans approach the problems of the Middle East with a pro-Israeli bias - and rightly so.”

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George Ball
George Ball

George Ball was an American politician born on December 21, 1909, and died on May 26, 1994. He played a significant role in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs, serving as the Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. Department of State and as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. more

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