The Jews Will Fight Like the Maccabees

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

We’ll Not Submit to Threats

Begin warns that Israel cannot heed Egypt’s threat to attack Israel, in the case that Israel attacks Syria, since Israel cannot remain passive in the face of Syrian aggression

Practical Considerations Vs. National Honour

Begin discusses the issue of the sale of the s.s. Shalom, a ship which has become a burdensome deficit, to a German company. He states that national honor is far more important than material possession but since many citizens lack this value, it is causing many to emigrate. He stresses that education about attachment to the Motherland may help the situation

This is a Testing Time for Gahal

Begin delivers a brief history of the Herut-Liberal Bloc, also known as Gahal and describes some of its difficulties. He urges cooperation between the two parties despite these difficulties