Re: Nasser and Aref Quotes in May 1967
Just prior to the war, and during the Arab build-up of forces, both the leaders of Egypt and Syria said that their objective was the annihilation of Israel--just how can that possibly be construed as to not signify intent?
"Our basic objective will be the destruction of Israel"--Gamel Abdel Nasser, May 27, 1967
"Our goal is clear--to wipe Israel off the map"--President Aref of Iraq, May 31, 1967
These words go beyond mere brinksmanship, don't they?
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