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Israel’s Second War of Independence
By Michael OrenCommitted to developing and supporting the intellectual, religious, and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish state.
Michael Oren
Michael Oren, formerly Israel’s ambassador to the United States, a member of the Knesset, and a deputy minister for diplomacy, is the author of the forthcoming Swann’s War.
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