Subjects: Interim Agreements

A Friendly Warning to Mr. Dulles

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Begin compares and contrasts the America-Guatemala-Czech triangle to the Israel-Arab-American triangle. He first speaks about America’s active defense against Guatemala’s relationship with Czechoslovakia. When speaking about political asylum for a Guatemalan politician, he also shares that “Jewish opinion, both here and overseas, will not be able to remain indifferent if evil befalls [on] one of our people’s best friends.” Begin then speaks about the America-Guatemala-Czech and the Israel-Arab-American triangles in regards to weaponry, population differences, and possibility of attack. Begin speaks about communism verses capitalism. He shares that “Disraeli once said that nations are ruled either by force or by tradition.” His final point focuses on America’s role as a leader for the free world and that it is problematic for America to guide by force.

What Peace With Abdullah Means

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In this translation of a speech given by Menachem Begin in the Knesset on January 2nd, 1950, Begin criticizes Mr. Sharett for his positions on Israel’s foreign affairs. He criticizes Sharett for wanting to make a peace treaty with King Abdullah. According to Begin, making peace with Abdullah means turning “the wheel of history backwards,” by bringing British power back into the state of Israel. It would also mean recognition that Abdullah is justified in occupying certain areas of Israel that he has occupied, including the Old City of Jerusalem. Begin also expands on the fact that Sharett and his colleagues are responsible for the alienation of Israel and for no longer having aid from the other Powers such as Russia, America, and France. Begin encourages his listeners to proclaim Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and states that whether people are for or against it, there is no change in his agenda.

Peace Process with Egypt – Meet the Press

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Prime Minister Begin answers questions from members of the American media on “NBC” on topics related to the peace process with Egypt, including promised arms sales to Arab states, the future of negotiations with Egypt, and the future of the Palestinian Arabs.

Geneva Peace Conference Structure

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A press conference held during one of Begin’s visits to meet with President Carter. In it, he discusses the structure of the Geneva Peace Conference and fields questions regarding PLO participation and what to expect before, during and after the conference.