The Siege: The Saga of Israel and Zionism

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In this historical analysis of Zionism and the state of Israel, a former diplomat writes sympathetically of the Jews' fierce resistance under siege to secure their nation, their heritage, and their future

Genres: HistoryIsraelMiddle EastNonfictionJudaismAntisemitismReligionJewishPoliticsJudaica

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