Israel Battles Arab Forces on Three Fronts
War erupts on three fronts with Israeli jets clashing with five Arab nations. Israeli armor advances in Sinai as Jerusalem endures fighting despite a plea to declare the city open. UN HQ seized then retaken. Brazil and India report casualties in Gaza. International efforts push for a cease fire and four-power talks.
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War analysis: bad diplomacy and timing drive Middle East crisis
PHIL NEWSOM argues the current war stems from flawed diplomacy and timing. He faults the UN and notes U S and USSR roles, Nasser’s peril, and Thant’s pullout, urging examination of who started the fighting and implications for future peacekeeping.
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