Abba Eban

It’s complicated: Germany and Israel mark golden anniversary as friends

Timeline: Highlights from 50 years of relations — from Abba Eban’s historic visit to Bonn to Israeli fears of a reunited Germany to this summer’s planned Maccabi Games in Berlin.

By Toby Axelrod May 7, 2015 4:23 pm

2007

Abba Eban’s Speech at the U.N. Resonates Long After Six-day War

As we recall the Six-Day War 40 years ago, the role of Abba Eban — Israel’s foreign minister and eloquent spokesman — deserves special attention. Eban’s unforgettable speech to the United Nations on the second day of the war brilliantly defined the moment and inspired an outpouring of public support. On his flight to New […]

June 12, 2007 4:00 am

2002

Obituary ‘founding Father’ Abba Eban Spoke Eloquently on Israel’s Behalf

After the outbreak of the 1967 Six-Day War, Abba Eban addressed the U.N. Security Council, striking a tone that simultaneously defended Israel and extended an olive branch for peace. “There is an intellectual tragedy in the failure of Arab leaders to come to grips, however reluctantly, with the depth and authenticity of Israel’s roots in […]

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Abba Eban

It’s complicated: Germany and Israel mark golden anniversary as friends

Abba Eban’s Speech at the U.N. Resonates Long After Six-day War

Obituary ‘founding Father’ Abba Eban Spoke Eloquently on Israel’s Behalf

Eban Says Seize Chance for Peace

Hebrew U. Opens Abba Eban Center Focusing on Diplomatic History

Israeli Envoy Cancels Eban Dinner at Request of Foreign Ministry

Eban Tells Dutch Audience PLO State No Danger to Israel

Eban and Kissinger Agree U.S. Must Take Lead in Peace Process

Eban Headed for Prague, Belgrade

Behind the Headlines: Eban Says PLO is Mellowing, but the Time is Not Yet Ripe

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