Word: shimshon
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...young men in Avigail weren't always outside the mainstream. Most were in combat units of the Israeli army during their compulsory military service. As they recount their army days, they tell of operations carried out for Israel's special forces, Egoz and Shimshon, units with names that inspire admiration among almost all Israelis. Israel's politics--not they--have moved away from the ideals they fought for, the men argue. "We're not interested in protesting Sharon's plan," says Yair. "We're going to sabotage...
...least one of Dayan's Cabinet col leagues seemed to agree. Minister of Justice Ya'acov Shimshon Shapiro, fearing the adverse impact that Dayan may have on the Labor Party's chances, last week urged Mrs. Meir to fire the general for failing to prepare the army for the attack. Dayan then offered to resign, but the Premier refused to accept his resignation. Later, the leadership of the Labor bloc censured Shapiro for suggesting that Dayan should go. "I told Moshe Dayan that he enjoys my full confidence," said Mrs. Meir, adding that "lessons to be learned...
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