Abba Eban

Abba Eban was a career Israeli diplomat and politician, serving in a variety of positions including ambassador to the U.S. and the UN, member of Knesset, foreign minister, and deputy prime minister. He passed away at age 87 on November 17, 2002.

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‘Peril For Israel Wherever It Looked’ By Abba Eban

By Abba Eban

In short, there was peril for Israel wherever it looked. Its manpower had been hastily mobilized. Its economy and commerce were beating with feeble pulses. Its streets were dark and empty. There was an apocalyptic air of approaching peril. And Israel faced this danger alone.