On the occasion of Rosh Hashanah 1967, MK Begin wrote an article describing the momentousness of the Israeli victory in the Six-Day War. In it, he calls on the Israeli government to adopt territorial changes, arguing that Judea, Samaria and Gaza were seized in 1967 as part of a defensive war and, therefore, need not be returned. He ends with a call to speed up the ingathering of the exiles to Israel.
Begin composed and recited this prayer at the Kotel (Western Wall) after the liberation of the Old City after the Six Day War
Begin is interviewed for the newspaper “Yediot Ahronot” and addresses the possibility of a Government of National Unity. Begin explains that the idea of national unity came out of disagreement between Gahal and Mapai regarding the concentration of Egyptian forces. Begin then explains the process of him speaking with Shimon Peres and eventually going to David Ben-Gurion’s home to share his proposal. Although his proposal was not accepted, Begin emphasizes Ben-Gurion’s “praiseworthy behaviour.” Even so, Begin shares that Gahal, Rafi, and the National Religious party have continued conversations about a future Government of National Unity.
Begin states the seriousness of the threat in which Israel faces by enemies who seeks its destruction. He emphasizes the need for strength, unity, and faith in God in which Israel must face its enemies
Begin affirms Israel’s right to self-defense in the face of Syrian aggression, despite the threat from Egypt to attack Israel in the case that Israel Syria.
