dayan
Speech parts
1. dayan - Noun
2. Dayan - Proper noun
Meaning
Israeli general and statesman (1915-1981)
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After taking the border town of Ras an-Naqb on 30 October, Dayan ordered Yoffe to wait until air superiority was ensured.
After the Old City was captured, Dayan told his troops to dig in to hold it.
Dayan again raised the nuclear topic in a cabinet meeting, warning that the country was approaching a point of "last resort".
At 12:15 pm, Defense Minister Dayan announced that the Straits of Tiran constituted an international waterway open to all ships without restriction.
Dayan, a firm infantry man, preferred that arm of the service at the expense of armour, which Dayan saw as clumsy, pricey, and suffering from frequent breakdowns.
Defense Minister Moshe Dayan countermanded orders from Sharon's superiors to continue the attack.