Abba Eban, whose acute mind, diplomacy and integrity proved integral to Israel’s survival in its early years, died today at 87.
Like many Americans, I first heard of him because of his involvement in the extraordinary PBS documentary Civilization. May he rest in peace.
Obituaries: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/11/17/obituaries/17CND-EBAN.html (requires registration)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2486473.stm (no registration)