Word: yeshayahu
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Dates: during 1982-1982
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...minority, more and more Israelis were asking whether a prolonged invasion would be worth the price-not only in blood spilled but in damage to Israel's international standing and, above all, its relations with the U.S. One of Israel's best-known doves, Professor Yeshayahu Leibowitz of Hebrew University, drew sharp criticism from Knesset members for urging soldiers to refuse to serve beyond Israel's borders and for characterizing Begin's policy as "Judaeo-Nazi." Even Opposition Labor Party Leader Shimon Peres, who initially supported the invasion, strongly warned against an assault on West Beirut...
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