Word: prided
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Despite the tragedy of renewed fighting in the Middle East, it is conceivable that double benefits could come out of the bloodshed. Globally, if détente survives despite the strains of such a crisis, it could emerge strengthened. Regionally, the newly inspired pride among Arabs and the convincing demonstration of the fact that Israel needs practical guarantees of its physical security could create new negotiating opportunities. Both possibilities would be healthy moves toward peace in the world, albeit purchased at a terrible cost in both Arab and Israeli blood...
...seems to complain. Wynn reports that most of those in the capital feel that the tenacity with which Egyptian forces defended their bridgeheads in Sinai during the first dozen days of the war reinforced the new sense of pride that Cairenes have felt since the army launched its surprise attack. One Cairo citizen told Wynn: "These new taxes and prices are backbreaking. But never mind. We are no longer under the heels of the Israelis." An Egyptian businessman who frequently travels to Britain admitted: "After the 1967 war I refused to go to London. I couldn't hold...
...This new pride is also reflected in the Egyptian attitude toward foreigners. During the 1967 war, non-Arabs were regarded as spies or enemies. Angry mobs often formed about them. During the past two weeks, however, the Egyptians have been friendly and hospitable to foreigners-even Americans...
Wars are rarely that obliging, and may produce instead of a new equilibrium only exhausted winners and losers and no change of heart. But this time necessity may impose solutions. The Arabs, even if ultimately defeated, have already restored their pride. The Israelis, even if again victorious, might take counsel of the loss of so many men and ask whether they can safely commit their future to a succession of "rounds" of fighting. The U.S., in helping Israel with Phantoms, is taking risks and acquiring rights and interests of its own, including a say in the timing of a cease...
SOONER or later, however, Cosell always returns to his main interest: himself. He congratulates himself for his grueling schedule--as if he performed a vital service--and is impressed by his "great verbal dexterity." He recalls with pride different occasions when he badgered athletes into being interviewed only minutes before a contest, when they should not have been disturbed...