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Myopic Media: Jerusalem Day ‘Aggression’ Affront to Palestinian ‘Protesters’
One is liable after perusing the latest news coverage of ongoing Palestinian riots in Jerusalem
Gidon Ben-Zvi
May 10, 2021
The Six Day War was fought in 1967 between Israel and Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. A defensive response to Arab aggression, the war ended with Israel tripling the size of its territory after six days.
One is liable after perusing the latest news coverage of ongoing Palestinian riots in Jerusalem
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