Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Wednesday wrote a post on social media about recent announcements by European leaders on their intentions to recognize a Palestinian state.
Sa’ar wrote, “I wish to remind you of several facts and background that will lend some perspective and understanding regarding our current political struggle. To date, the majority of the world’s countries—145 countries—have recognized a fictional Palestinian state. Of these, 136 did so before October 7, and nine afterward.
“The first wave was in 1988, following the outbreak of the First Intifada, when Yasser Arafat declared ‘independence.’ This was years before the Oslo Accords, at a time when his address was still in Tunis. Among the countries that previously recognized a Palestinian state are some of Israel’s greatest allies in the world, including Hungary, Argentina, and Paraguay.
“The ‘two-state solution’ has appeared in UN resolutions (both Security Council and General Assembly resolutions) since 2002. This, of course, is in addition to the famous General Assembly partition resolution of 1947. I estimate that the General Assembly has adopted over a hundred different resolutions over the years referring to what is called the ‘two-state solution.’ Additionally, the General Assembly decided to grant the virtual Palestine the status of a ‘non-member state’ as early as 2012.”
“But thank G-d, a Palestinian state has not been established.
“Prime Minister Menachem Begin, z’l, understood well why there must not be foreign sovereignty or a foreign army, other than the IDF, west of the Jordan River in our small land.
“October 7 clearly illustrated the security danger inherent in this.
“It is indeed shocking that after October 7, additional countries are seeking to pressure Israel to establish a Palestinian state that will be a reward for Hamas. At least for some of them, it is evident that this is a rash and ill-considered decision, primarily driven by internal political considerations and pressures—this at a time when Israel is still fighting in Gaza and there are still Israeli hostages there. Those countries also know full well that the Palestinian Authority continues to fund terrorism and persists in incitement against Israel, including in its educational system.
“But this is not a new paradigm that suddenly fell on us.
“For the State of Israel, this is a security and even existential issue of the highest order. A Palestinian state would be a Hamas state. It would be the frontline jihadist stronghold—a few kilometers from our population centers— in the continuation of the campaign against Israel.
“The most significant barrier to the establishment of a Palestinian state west of the Jordan River is the widespread opposition among the Israeli public to it. Let us strengthen the spirit of the people and continue to fight in the political arena, even in difficult times, against the establishment of a Palestinian terror state in the heart of our land.”
“(Watch: The late Menachem Begin speaking against the establishment of a Palestinian state. Over forty years have passed, and every word remains true).”
Translation below the video.
In the video, Begin is heard responding to pressure by then-German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt on Israel to recognize a Palestinian state.
“Every child in Israel, in Migdal HaEmek, in Tel Aviv, Rechovot, and Bnei Brak, and every woman will be at risk of Katyushas on their heads, just like the residents of Kiryat Shemonah at times,” Begin said.
“And the German chancellor is giving me advice? He knows what’s good for our security better than me? I’ve been entrusted by the nation to ensure our security. This is my holy duty. And he’s giving me advice along with all of Europe and the entire world—how to force us to accept a Palestinian state? It’s an unparalleled act of hate.”
“And who does this suggestion come from? From a member of the nation responsible for the murder of a third of our nation, six million, something that hasn’t happened from the time Hashem created man and man created Satan! He’ll give us advice on how to ensure our security? He’ll risk our lives? He’ll spread propaganda for a Palestinian state?
“Then, when Mr. Schmidt, Chancellor—forgive me, Rabbosai, I came from the underground. I’m not afraid of anyone. I told him the truth to his face. I have no reason to be afraid. We saw death before our eyes every day! So when he says something like this, I shouldn’t respond? I don’t know what’s happened to my own nation? I don’t know what happened to my own family? I don’t know what happened to your brothers and sisters? And after all this, he tells us: ‘Establish a Palestinian state?’ As if to say, put the 3.5 million Jews in Eretz Yisrael at risk of death and destruction?”
“And I shouldn’t answer back? I answered him back. Properly, my friends. I didn’t hold back even one word. And if there are a few sensitive individuals who start wrinkling their noses, then they’ll have crooked noses.”
(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)
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11 Responses
The difference this time is that Germany is strongly opposed to declaring statehood for the Palestinian savages. It’s the new Nazis, Macron, Starmer, Carney and their ilk who are pushing to give a state to the Palestinian neanderthals.
Impressing !!! A poor Ivrit but a rock solid personality and a well talented speaker.
We miss you Menachem Begin. You said it like it is and wasn’t a political person.
And you proudly had a Yalmulka on your head! You were a proud Polishe person who was mechabed the Gedolim and when the Gerer Rebbi asked for no chilul Shabbos for ElAl, you listened!
WATCH: What Did SATMAR RUV Z’L SAY ABOUT A ISREALI STATE? (Nothing Has Changed In 75 Years)
מנחם Begin זצקללה”ה was the BEST!!! The only good Prime-Minister that Israel has ever had. Next Thursday {Hebrew Date} is מנחם Begin’s [posthumous] 112th Birthday.
from from the ArtScroll History Series biography
of Rabbi Moshe Sherer, chapter 22, page 547:
“Such a committee of investigation would have served
as a ploy to unseat Prime Minister Menachem Begin,
for whom both the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah
of America and that of Eretz Yisrael had great respect.”
NOTE: Mr. Menachem Begin Prime Minister of Israel from June 1977 to October 1983.
from from the ArtScroll History Series biography
of Rabbi Moshe Sherer, chapter 22, page 547, footnote 9:
When Rabbi Porush conveyed these sentiments to
Rabbi [Elazar] Shach, the latter responded,
“We must pray for the health of [Prime Minister Menachem] Begin.
Please phone [Prime Minister Menachem] Begin immediately
and tell him that I [Rabbi Elazar Shach] pray for him constantly.”
NOTE: Mr. Menachem Begin Prime Minister of Israel from June 1977 to October 1983.
“Impressing !!! A poor Ivrit but a rock solid personality and a well talented speaker.”
Do you understand Hebrew?? This was one of the most passionate and masterful orators Israel has produced.
@Thunderstorm
His Ivrit was perfect!
Welcome to Israel 40 years ago. That was ivrit back then. It’s very different now.
Listen to the recordings of the 6 day war audios…… modern ivrit is 25 years old
You can see how passionate he was. He truly loved Eretz Yisrael.
Thunderstorm – Actually, he was more comfortable in Yiddish, which he used when speaking to (Ashkenazi) Gedolei Yisroel, something Golda שר״י refused to do, despite also not being a native ‘Ivrit’ speaker.
bloggerman2 – He was from Brisk, which would make him a Litvak, although the borders were shifted several times in that era.
He was by far the truest and proudest מאמין to serve as Prime Minister to date. He was also the first Prime Minister to integrate Sephardim in his government, and to view the Chareidim as full and equal partners.