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“Israel wants to make it clear to the government of Egypt that it has no aggressive intentions whatsoever against any Arab state at all”

Quote by Levi Eshkol

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Levi Eshkol, born on October 25, 1895, and died on February 26, 1969, was a former Prime Minister of Israel. He was a significant political figure in the early years of the state, serving as the prime minister during a critical period of Israel's development. more

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