Israel-Egypt Treaty, 40 Years Later: The Forgotten Adviser Who Drove Camp David Negotiators Crazy

Israeli official Meir Rosenne assumed the role of bad cop in the eyes of Carter, Kissinger and Begin, but his thoroughness ensured a sustainable peace deal

Ofer Aderet
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The signing of the treaty between Israel and Egypt on the White House lawn on March 26, 1979 marked . The memoirs of one Israeli official, who adpoted the role of bad cop during the negotiations 40 years ago didn't hesitate to lead the talks to the brink of collapse, tell of the many hurdles on the road that led there.

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