The Authors Characterize Both the Israelis and Palestinians, Caught in a Cycle

question 16

Multiple Choice

The authors characterize both the Israelis and Palestinians, caught in a cycle of violence, as

• A)wise.
• B)weak.
• C)short-sighted.
• D)intransigent.

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