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HERBLOCK, Washington Post
Accusing United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld of framing Israel for its occupation of Gaza, Herblock created a larger picture to understand Israeli and Egyptian actions during the Suez Crisis of 1956. When Egyptian president Gamal Nasser announced he had nationalized the Suez Canal, England, France, and Israel combined forces to occupy the area, while the United States sided with him in forcing their withdrawal. Ultimately, the Israelis withdrew from Sinai, but argued Gaza served as a buffer against terrorism from Egypt.
Herblock (1909–2001). "Are You Sure You're Getting the Whole Picture Here?" 1957. Published in the Washington Post, January 28, 1957. Graphite, India ink, and opaque white drawing. Herbert L. Block Collection. |