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Begin discusses some aspects of aliyah and the Zionist Executive. In particular, he talks about the plight of Russian Jews and Herut’s desire to be part of the executive, even if it is headed by Mapai.
Begin discusses some aspects of aliyah and the Zionist Executive. In particular, he talks about the plight of Russian Jews and Herut’s desire to be part of the executive, even if it is headed by Mapai.
Begin calls for the resignation of the Israeli government over its mishandling of the Lavon Affair. In particular, he objects to the passing of classified documents, previously kept from the government, to a reporter, and the government’s inaction in response.
After the revelation that Israelis were tortured in Syria, Begin calls on the government to respond with a bill promising to bring the torturers to justice. He begins with a history of torture in ancient Greece and Rome and the Catholic Church, then moves on to the present circumstances to call for the Knesset to stand firm in support of the captured Israelis.
In this article, Begin recounts the transgressions of Mapai and Ben Gurion and explains the deleterious effects they have had on Israel. Specifically, he mentions allowing German scientists to assist Egyptian weapons development unopposed; the Lavon Affair; and Ben Gurion’s acting as a tyrant in the Mapai party.
Begin calls for Prime Minister Levi Eshkol to act decisively regarding the German scientists building missiles for Egypt. He criticizes the prime minister for not reacting to foreign experts who suggest the missiles are no threat to Israel.