To Be Continued
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This text recounts acts of violence during war. The text provides insight into Jewish history; however, The Posen Library does not condone or promote violence of any kind.
War is the continuation of politics,
and South Lebanon is the continuation of Upper Galilee:
Therefore it’s all too natural for a state
to wage war in Lebanon.
Youth is the continuation of childhood,
and South Lebanon is the continuation of Upper Galilee:
Therefore it’s all too natural for boys and young men
to shoot at each other in Lebanon.
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