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The famous attorney Nathan Lewin was the legal advisor during his term. | The famous attorney Nathan Lewin was the legal advisor during his term. | ||
==== His Relations with Israel ==== | ====== His Relations with Israel ====== | ||
=== Expanded topic – '''War of Attrition''' === | |||
During the War of Attrition, Nixon tried to bring about a ceasefire, but the Rebbe opposed this, claiming that it would give Egypt time to stockpile weapons and eventually they would surprise us. In practice, a ceasefire was signed, and about 48 hours after signing, the Egyptians violated the agreement and attacked Israel. | During the War of Attrition, Nixon tried to bring about a ceasefire, but the Rebbe opposed this, claiming that it would give Egypt time to stockpile weapons and eventually they would surprise us. In practice, a ceasefire was signed, and about 48 hours after signing, the Egyptians violated the agreement and attacked Israel. | ||
Expanded topic – '''Yom Kippur War''' | === Expanded topic – '''Yom Kippur War''' === | ||
During the Yom Kippur War in 5734 (1973), he ordered a shipment of weapons and ammunition to be brought to Israel despite some opposition to this action. | |||
During the Yom Kippur War in 5734 ( | |||
== Gerald Ford == | == Gerald Ford == | ||