| ID | 145048 |
| Title Proper | Why was moshe sharett sacked? |
| Other Title Information | examining the premature end of a political career, 1956 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Caplan, Neil |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Drawing mainly on the diary of Israeli politician Moshe Sharett, this article examines the circumstances surrounding his forced resignation as foreign minister in 1956. It was Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion who insisted on Sharett’s removal but refused to reveal his reasons publicly. This examination of why Sharett was sacked also offers wider insight into conflicts between activism and restraint within Israel’s political and military elite in the lead-up to the Sinai War. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Journal Vol. 70, No.2; Spring 2016: p.275-297 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Journal Vol: 70 No 2 |
| Key Words | Moshe Sharett ; 1956 ; Political Career |