Begin criticizes the Israeli government for not acting to deal with the growing threat of German scientists building missiles for the Egyptians. He cites this inaction as emboldening Germany to take greater steps in helping Egypt, which Begin says will destroy Israel if not checked.
Begin sharply criticizes the Israeli government for continued inaction in the face of the growing threat of German missile scientists working for Egypt. In particular, he accuses the government of hiding from the Israeli public the extent of the threat.
In this interview, Begin speaks about the Government and Israel’s relationship with both the U.S. and Germany. Begin first talks about the recent meeting he had with New York Board of Rabbis. During this meeting Begin spoke honestly by explaining the Government’s harsh reactions when Herut held a demonstration against the Government’s decision to negotiate with Germany. Begin recalls asking the rabbis to support Herut’s position and that the rabbis agreed. Then the interview speaks about anti-Semitism and shifts to Begin expressing hope in Herut gaining power so that Israel can be a true democracy. Currently, though, Mapai is in control and Begin provides examples to show the lack of democracy in Mapai’s actions. Then Begin discusses that Israel succeeds in war because of God’s guidance, not merely because of numbers. This leads to Begin sharing his agreement in the creation of the Sanherin in Israel. The interview ends with Begin expressing concern towards Soviet Jews.
Begin speaks to the Knesset, expressing concern that the Government has not proceeded to formulate a constitution for Israel. He starts with an example to show that without a constitution, the Government can follow laws from the British Mandate. Then Begin explains that currently Israelis do not have privacy, and that their right to privacy will be secure only with a constitution. Additionally, Begin explains that, currently, one is discriminated against if that person is not aligned with Mapai’s views. The mistrust the Government has for its citizens will lead Israel to become a police State. To prevent this, a constitution is necessary. Begin identifies that the people opposing a constitution, also were the people willing to give up part of Eretz Israel. Begin concludes with two options to move forward: the Government begins drafting a constitution, or the Government arranges a plebiscite.
A press release by Begin as head of the Opposition party, Tenuat Haherut, after the assassination of a UN representative by radical Zionists in Jerusalem. Tenuat Haherut does not participate in the unelected government of the new state but still feels responsible for the well-being and future of the state and therefore must comment on recent events. Britain bears indirect responsibility for the assassination by discrediting the UN as an international organization. The Provisional Government of Israel also bears indirect responsibility for the assassination because it acts cowardly towards the world but tyrannical towards Jews within its borders, both of which are causing the rise of a new underground. Tenuat Haherut is against the killing and the rise of a new underground, and calls on all Jews in Israel to unite against their enemies and for the world to treat Israel justly.
