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Dulles Shows Sharet the Way

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Begin argues that the conflict will not be solved by allowing the return of 100,000 Arab refugees. This is because Arab nations would not want peace with Israel, even if there was not a refugee problem. He also shares that in the political world, the original number of Arab refugees was 868,350, and with the birthrate, the number increases by 25,000 each year. Therefore, allowing 100,000 refugees to return in the year 1954 would only be about 10% of total refugees. Since this is a small percentage, Begin argues that allowing the return of refugees will not be an exchange for peace. He believes that the United States would argue that the refugees should be allowed to return as a down-payment. Begin explains that it is misleading to use the word refugee and blames the Government for making such a mistake in calling them refugees. He closes stating that the Government “can call themselves peace-lovers. But they are not peace-seekers.”

Menachem Begin Holds Knesset Spellbound With Analysis of Mapai Policy

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Upon his return from South Africa, Begin addresses the Knesset during a debate on the Foreign Ministry’s budget. Begin states that he will focus on policy and facts. He emphasizes his philosophy as right is might, while the Government’s principle is might is right. He also discusses how the Government helps the Arab nations who seek the destruction of Israel. For example, Moshe Sharett encouraged the U.S. to form closer relations with Israel’s enemies. Also, Israel’s UN representatives voted for the independence of Libya, and soon after Libya’s independence, it joined the Arab League. Additionally, regarding Kibiya, Sharett condemned the military operation, which of course gave reason for the UN to reprimand the event. Begin specifically talks about the Government chasing after peace with Arab nations, and how nothing has been achieved. He closes by encouraging the Government to admit their mistakes and stop missing opportunities to end the bloodshed.

Menachem Begin’s Farewell Message

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Begin addresses a diverse crowd prior to his departure from South Africa. He opens stating that his farewell is three-fold. He first speaks to the Union of South Africa, expressing the warmth he felt while being in South Africa and hopes that he served his people well by forming a genuine alliance between South Africa and Israel. Then he focuses on the Jews of South Africa and how their Jewish community is extremely dedicated to Israel. The last group he bids farewell to is the Revisionist Party of South Africa. He expresses the close friendship he experienced, and that he does not want to leave them. He continues to encourage the members of the Revisionist Party to continue speaking the truth and following Jabotinsky’s teachings. He concludes saying that he feels Jabotinsky’s presence in South Africa and blesses the Revisionist Part of South Africa.

What Would Herut Do

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While in South Africa, Begin addresses the South African Revisionist Party’s Executive Council and speaks about what Herut would do if it was the leading party in the Government. This address was printed over the course of three newspaper editions, each focusing on a specific topic. In the first article, Begin explains the country’s internal struggles, and then shares Herut’s solutions to those problems. The discussion of Israel’s economic problems continues in the second articleIn the last article, Begin speaks about the lack of peace with Arab countries and that liberating all of Eretz Israel is the road to peace. He expresses the necessity in giving complete equality of rights to the Arab population living in Israel. Begin also spends time discussing is the politics within the Government and concludes that it is crucial to not give up the dream of Herut being victorious in elections.

Menachem Begin Sums Up

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Begin addresses an audience of Cape Town Jews during his South African tour. He first speaks about his hope that Herut would do better than the current Government if it was in power. In regards to the economy, he speaks about the importance of free enterprise and preventing monopolies. He electrifies the crowd when speaking of Shalom Ash’s regret of previously opposing Jabotinsky’s plan for Jewish emigration from Europe. He quotes from the famous Al Chayet prayer, which is said during Yom Kippur. Begin also expresses his strong disagreement in having relations with Germany. Begin speaks about the lack of peace with Arabs and concludes that it is time for Israel “to change the driver.”