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As in the Past the Jewish People Will Again Emerge from the Present Plight

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Begin writes about Likud in the Chanukah edition of the Jewish Herald. He emphasizes Likud’s consistent warning that Israel’s enemies aim to meet in Jerusalem. He also states that although the Jewish people have a right to be anxious about Israel’s future, they do not have to be pessimistic because of Israel’s strength both politically and militarily. Begin argues that Likud believes that Jews are returning and will continue to return to their Homeland. He concludes with three points that that nation must stand by in order to achieve peace and security.

The Jewish People’s Right to Eretz Israel

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Begin urges the Israeli government to remember that Eretz Israel is the land of the Jewish people. He reminds the Knesset that in the United Nations in 1947 the establishment of a Jewish state and an Arab state occurred, not a Palestinian state. He claims that there is no Palestine, no Palestinians, only Arabs. Arabs with whom the goal is to live peacefully together and share equal rights in the Jewish state of Israel.

A Mighty Public Has Answered the Call

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Begin begins with his opinion that it is unrealistic and unproductive to speak about general peace agreements, yet he also does not agree with the agreed upon interim agreements. Kissinger’s interim agreement plan included one year of non-belligerency if Israel retreats 50 kilometers from the border with Egypt. He believes that this agreement is “territory in exchange for non-peace,” and that when the year is over it will lead to a war that could potentially endanger civilian lives. He regards the Likud Petition as an opportunity for the public to share it’s opinion. The main point of the petition is for Israel to keep the territories of Judea and Samaria in order to protect the future of the land of Israel.

Rabin’s Policy Means War

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Begin speaks about Yitzchak Rabin’s policy leading to another war. He first explains Rabin’s mistake in no longer insisting peace treaties. Even so, the U.S. is not satisfied with Rabin’s actions. Begin explains Henry Kissinger’s involvement and then speaks about how Security Council Resolution 338 includes Security Council Resolution 242. Therefore, Begin misled Israelis and satisfied Assad when referring to Resolution 338. Begin quotes Sadat’s position about Israeli interim withdrawals. Begin speaks about Sadat’s strong relationship with Assad. He concludes that it is misleading for Rabin to claim that Arab agreement can be obtained because it will lead to a war.

What is ‘a Piece of Peace’

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Begin expresses his belief that the Government is guilty of political blunder. He first explains that the Israeli Government is not alone; other governments have also slacked on being honest with its citizens. He specifically critique’s the Government’s decision to renounce its demand for both direct negotiations with its neighbors and retreat from land only after signed peace treaties. He counter-argues Henry Kissinger’s argument that since Israel’s neighbors do not agree to peace treaties, it is unrealistic for Israel to demand peace treaties. Begin speaks about what Arab leaders demand and then provides examples of peace treaties and territorial changes post-World War II. He concludes with a hope that the Jewish New Year will bring peace treaties and awareness of any new political blunder by the Government.