Begin discusses at length the continuing anti-Semitism present in European nations, particularly in Poland, expressed currently through anti-Zionism. He details the threat of communist nations to Jews and calls for Poland to let its Jewish inhabitants make aliyah in peace.
Begin replies to Levi Eshkol’s remarks made during the foreign affairs debate in the Knesset. First Begin explains that during the debate, Eshkol defended his own comment regarding what Khrushchev said in Egypt. Then Begin explains how Eshkol erred and what will be the repercussions for Israel. Begin shifts to address another mistake Eshkol made. His mistake was not speaking to the U.S. about the activity of German scientists in Egypt. Begin shares that these scientists are a threat to Israel’s existence. In addition to Israel-U.S. relationship, he touches upon the Israel-France relationship. Begin concludes that it is crucial for Israel to change Russia’s current hostility towards Israel.
Begin spoke at a symposium on religion in Tel Aviv. In his address, he focuses on explaining the terms: nation, State, religion, and nationality. He first speaks about how these ideas are interpreted differently in the East and West. Begin then explains that unlike other religions, for Judaism, faith and nationhood coexist. Next, he emphasizes the difference between separation of Church and State and separation of religion and State. He then refutes the claim that Communism emerged from Judaism. Lastly, he argues that there is nothing wrong in assisting faith, and then concludes that the nation of Israel needs to maintain faith in times a joy, and not just in times of despair.
After recounting numerous incidents of anti-Semitism in Soviet Russia, Begin calls on the country to deal with the issue by allowing its Jewish residents to make aliyah to Israel.
Begin discusses dictatorial regimes around the world and the reactions by many other governments and groups, particularly socialists. He also discusses one-party democracies and develops a number of arguments against these forms of government.
