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CARTOON: GORDIAN KNOT, 1977. Agreed - not to use the sword
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CARTOON: GORDIAN KNOT, 1977. Agreed - not to use the sword
CARTOON: GORDIAN KNOT, 1977.
Agreed - not to use the sword. Cartoon comment on Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begins efforts to resolve the Israel-Palestine Crisis, compared to the Gordian Knot of legend, nonviolently. Cartoon by Edmund Valtman, 22 December 1977
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1977 Anwar December Edmund Egyptian Hartford Times Israel Knot Palestine Political Prime Minister Sadat Valtman Begin Gordian Menachem Negotiate
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The print titled "CARTOON: GORDIAN KNOT, 1977" captures a powerful political commentary on the efforts of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin to resolve the Israel-Palestine Crisis. Created by Edmund Valtman and published in the late December of 1977, this cartoon cleverly compares their negotiations to the legendary Gordian Knot. In ancient times, it was believed that whoever could untie the intricate Gordian Knot would become ruler of all Asia. However, rather than attempting to solve it through violence or force, Alexander the Great famously cut through it with his sword. This historical reference serves as a metaphor for Sadat and Begin's nonviolent approach towards resolving one of history's most complex conflicts. The cartoonist skillfully depicts both leaders standing before an enormous knot symbolizing their daunting task. The agreement not to use swords signifies their commitment to peaceful negotiations instead of resorting to aggression. By choosing diplomacy over conflict, they aim to unravel this intricate web of political tension between Israel and Palestine. This thought-provoking image reminds us that even seemingly insurmountable challenges can be overcome through dialogue and understanding rather than brute force. It serves as a testament to the power of diplomacy in fostering peace between nations embroiled in long-standing disputes. Granger Art on Demand presents this piece from its collection as a reminder that history has shown us how conflicts can be resolved when leaders choose cooperation over confrontation.
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