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A Reaction is Stirring in Israel

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After David Ben-Gurion announces his resignation, Begin writes an article about Ben-Gurion’s multiple failed attempts to destroy Herut. He first describes how members of Mapai acted as if they had been liberated from prison once they heard about Ben-Gurion’s resignation. Begin shares how Ben-Gurion was as a leader towards his both colleagues and enemies. Begin gives examples of Ben-Gurion trying to destroy the Jabotinsky Movement. Then Begin argues that despite Ben-Gurion’s attempts, Herut is getting stronger. He shifts to discuss if Ben-Gurion will return as a private citizen or as a member of the Knesset. Begin concludes that soon Herut will be given the opportunity to serve the nation.

Singled Out by Fate

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Begin broadcasts on “Kol Israel” a tribute to Shlomo Ben Yosef, on the anniversary of his execution. He speaks of Ben Yosef’s actions prior to meeting his death from the gallows. Begin shares that Jabotinsky saw this sacrifice as the British attempt to scare the Hebrew youth. Begin mentions the other gallows martyrs and proclaims that the children of Israel cannot be frightened because they “were created to be free men.” He concludes that it is important to teach to the youth that Israel arose through of self-sacrifice.

Strauss Visits Israel

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Begin criticizes both David Ben-Gurion and Shimon Peres for happily hosting Herr Franz Josef Strauss, a former Nazi Education Officer who swore an oath of personal loyalty to Hitler. Begin shares what Strauss did during the Holocaust and how Strauss justified his and his soldiers’ actions. Begin praises Peres’ success in keeping the Israeli army well armed, and then urges Peres to change his attitude towards Israel-Germany relations. Begin argues that the German scientists in Egypt threaten Israel. Begin strongly disagrees with Peres comparing Israel-Germany relations to the relationship France and Israel have. To conclude, Begin explains why he and world leaders do not trust Germany.

Grievous Sin Against Posterity

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Begin responds to David Ben-Gurion’s recent statement in which he accused Herut of praising Hitler. He starts off by providing examples of Ben-Gurion using his tongue against friends and close colleagues. Then Begin discusses “the season” in which Ben-Gurion cooperated with the British, in addition to the negative words Ben-Gurion called Etzel. Also, Begin shares Ben-Gurion calling Ze’ev Jabotinsky ‘Vladimir Jabotinsky Hitler.’ Begin then discusses the claim that Ben-Gurion’s statement was in response to Begin’s address to the Knesset about German scientists assisting Nasser. Begin continues to explain that Ben-Gurion’s statement has hurt Israel’s status on an international level. He concludes that Herut will continue to retaliate against “licentious statements and lying remarks” made against Herut.

The Inspiration

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Begin writes about Ze’ev Jabotinsky and first lists Jabotinsky as a “poet, philologist, statesman, sociologist, author, orator and soldier.” He praises Jabotinsky’s capability of mastering Hebrew. Then Begin provides examples through history that led people to see Jabotinsky as a statesman. For example, he predicted that Britain would open a front in the Middle East and he believed that Zionists must help Britain fight Turkey. Also, Jabotinsky understood the necessity for a Jewish State long before other Zionist leaders. Additionally, Begin mentions that Jabotinsky knew that for survival, there must be a Jewish Army. He concludes that Jabotinsky had a fighting spirit and that the nation owes gratitude to him, “the bearer of the Vision of the State.”