Episode 209 Jewish Jerusalem’s Love and Loyalty

The differences between two political figures define Israel's early years. 

The Sinai peninsula becomes intimately connected to the young Jewish state. 

When the Suez Crisis erupts, Dwight D. Eisenhower chooses to support Gamal Abdel Nasser in Egypt instead of his Israeli, English, and French allies. 

Abba Eban defends Israel at the UN while Eisenhower threatens it with sanctions.