Subjects: Greater Land of Israel

Begin Calls for Ben Gurion’s Resignation

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Begin addresses the Herut Council about his disapproval of both the UN’s viewpoint on the Siniai campaign the Government’s response. He argues that Israel will commit suicide if it obeys UN’s orders to retreat. Begin strongly believes that if Israel retreats, Egyptian soldiers will enter El Arish. When that happens, Begin calls for David Ben-Gurion to resign. Begin explains what happened after the Government panicked. He envisions what an ideal relationship would be with the U.S. and concludes by thanking France for its friendship.

How Far are We Going to Retreat?

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Begin writes about the controversy over who should control the Suez Canal area. He argues that David Ben-Gurion made a major mistake when overnight changing Israel’s position, meaning that Israel would retreat. Unlike Britain and France, Israel will be threatened by Nasser if Egypt gets control of the Suez Canal region. In regards to the idea of the UNO police force be stationed there, Begin argues that the land will end up in Nasser’s hands. If Egypt returns to the Suez Canal, Begin is confident that they will rebuild their army. Additionally, should Israel retreat from Suez Canal area, it will invite the international world to demand Israel to also retreat from the Sinai Peninsula, Gaza, and eventually, Jerusalem.

Stop the Retreat Before January 10th’ Begin Urges

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Begin addresses the Knesset regarding the claim that the Prime Minister told the military correspondent of the ‘New York Times’ that Israel would agree to give Gaza over to a High Commissioner chosen by the UN. This counters what the Government had previously said in front of the world. The Government had said that Israel will never agree to a foreign power occupying any liberated part of Land of Israel. Begin demands the Knesset to stop any retreat before January 10.

Let Us Not Lose Our Heads – Don’t Retreat

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Begin delivers a speech in Tel Aviv in regards to opposing the Government’s decision to withdraw forces from the Sinai Peninsula. He explains Herut’s four strategic principles: (1) do not wait until the enemy is ready; (2) right makes might; (3) liberate and remain; (4) grasp the opportune moment. Begin demands the Government to retreat their retreat.

Menachem Begin Warns Israel Against U.N. Police Force

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Begin addresses the Knesset in response to the Government’s decision to not withdraw from the Sinai Peninsula until Egypt made peace. He is proud and praises David Ben-Gurion and his colleagues for their decision, even though international sources think poorly of the decision. He appeals to France, England, and the United States. Begin concludes that there are still parts of the Land of Israel that need to be liberated.