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The 1972 Jabotinsky Ferment Among the Jews of Russia

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Begin focuses on the importance of Jews immigrating to Israel from Russia. He describes Russian Jews reading and deeply connecting with Jabotinsky’s writings about the relationship between Jews and Eretz Israel. Then Begin reflects on his commitment to bringing Russian Jews to Israel. He remembers that Russia’s ambassador to Israel telling him that the Russian Jews will not vote for Begin’s party because they are coming for a socialist country. Begin strongly responded that the main thing is to allow them to come. He then talks about how Russian Jews and Herut have similarities. Then Begin argues against the claim that Russian Jews will see the State as fascist. He explains that it is clear the State is a democracy because there are many political parties and in Israel, one can vote for whichever party he wants, because he is a free man.

The Latest Arab Actions

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Begin responds to a recent terrorist attack at Lod Airport and statements by President Sadat and other Arab leaders celebrating the tragedy. He draws several comparisons to the Holocaust and calls on the world to hold the Lebanese government accountable for the actions of the Popular Front, which perpetrated the attack.

Egypt Counted on a Hesitant Israel in 67

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Begin discusses the leadup to the Six-Day War, particularly the fact that the Arab nations believed their victory was assured. He also comments on some of the dangers Israel faced in delaying the war, and draws comparisons to the Arab reactions to the terror attack at Lod Airport.

Self Determination: Our Right to Eretz Israel

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Begin expounds on the need for the existence of the state of Israel in order for the Jewish people to have the right of self determination. He compares our 3600 year claim to the 18 year claim of the Arabs of Israel and the existence of 20 Arab states to one sovereign Jewish state. Begin states that an Arab inhabitant can be a citizen of Israel if he is loyal to the state, and thereby the integrity of the Jewish state will be maintained.

Russia Now Backs War in Middle East

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Begin speaks about the blossoming relationship between Russia and Egypt. He first explains that it is in fact the Labor Movement, not the “Nationalistic-Religious Right,” who prefers territory over peace. He shares what Golda Meir, Yigal Allon, and Moshe Dayan have said to show that even his opponents in the Government recognize the need to make some territorial demands for a viable peace. He also discusses how Israel’s enemies speak about Israel. Despite Sadat’s disinterest in peace with Israel, “the Government had helped to increase Sadat’s prestige internationally.” Begin concludes by reiterating that it is shameful to assume that the Opposition prefers land over peace.