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We Could Abstain

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Begin addresses what attitude Israel should hold towards South Africa. He first speaks about the end of the colonialism era and its complications. Begin then shares his encounter with apartheid during his visit to South Africa. He believes that there is nothing uglier than human degradation. Begin reminds its readers that nations from the East and the West are protesting against this degradation, however, when Jews were persecuted, they were silent. Begin then criticizes Ben Gurion for expressing his support in South Africa’s Opposition party. He then shares the repercussions for Ben Gurion’s actions, a main one being the loss of foreign relations and interests, which is dangerous while existing in a world where Israel has many enemies and few friends. Begin concludes by mentioning that in a recent UN vote, Israel’s delegation should have abstained.

The Kremlin’s Willing Slaves

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In the “Herut” newspaper, Begin analyzes and criticizes communists, deeming them as willing slaves. He first shares his amazement in watching the Communist world following suit with Russia in the de-Stalinization campaign. He argues that as willing slaves, communists will do and believe whatever their leader tells them. Begin then shares a conversation he had with a Russian officer while he was a Russian political prisoner. Begin concludes that willingly being a slave is shameful for the slave and that he is thankful that he is a free man.

How Herut United the Knesset on Arab Refugee Issue

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Begin shares how the Herut Party successfully united the different political parties regarding the important national matter of Arab refugees. Begin explains the three-point motion Herut submitted to the representatives of the Government. At first, the Government submitted a counter-proposal, to which Herut responded that it was prepared to combine the original motion with the Government’s counter-proposal. Begin recalls that it seemed like the Government was not going to accept Herut’s stand, so then Herut prepared to submit a motion for a debate to take place in the Knesset. Last minute, though, the Government agreed to a joint motion. Begin then shifts to share David Ben-Gurion’s hopes for a two-party rule in Israel. Begin quotes and criticizes Ben-Gurion and concludes that it would be problematic for the nation if the parties did not establish the regime, but rather the regime established the parties.

Exodus’ — and the Truth

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Begin explains how the film “Exodus” falsely portrays Etzel breaking into the Acre Jail and then provides the true details of the raid and its aftermath. Begin shares that that breaching the walls of the Acre fortress was a turning point in the ongoing struggle for gaining independence. This attack seriously damaged the British prestige and proves this by sharing what different news sources said in addition to Britain’s High Commissioner’s response to this Etzel operation. Begin reiterates that breaking into the Acre jail was a key operation in liberating the nation. He concludes by arguing that oppression always passes, and freedom is eternal.

Begin Renews Call to Liberals

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Coming from the newspaper “Herut,” Begin argues that although it currently is impossible to form a Government without Mapai, it is crucial for there to be a quantitative and representative Opposition to Mapai. Begin first writes about the difference between a free nation and a subjugated nation. Then he speaks about the different parties and these parties’ relationship with Mapai, and that the Liberal Party is considering not joining Mapai. Begin explains why Herut cannot agree to join a Mapai-majority Government. He concludes that it is important to form a strong alternative to Mapai, with its main focus being the needs of the country.