Army Quote by Barton Gellman

“In general, states do not count on pledges of 'no more war' from their neighbors. Israel's army never counted on it from Egypt, for example.” quote by Barton Gellman — Download Open image

“In general, states do not count on pledges of 'no more war' from their neighbors. Israel's army never counted on it from Egypt, for example.”

Barton Gellman

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