Minister of Strategic Affairs & Vice Premier (Likud) Moshe Ya�alon in an Independence Day interview was quoted by the daily Yisrael HaYom newspaper saying there are senior Jewish elements from within whom are delivering anti-government messages to officials in Washington towards toppling the Netanyahu-led administration.

Ya�alon refused to name names, adding these people are portraying the Netanyahu government in Washington and Ramallah by comparing it to Hamas, �both opposed to peace�.

In his reference to US President Barak Obama, the former IDF chief advises the president to �speak loudly and carry a big stick�, adding �what can one do, it�s a cruel world�. He stated he does not feel America is seeking to compel policies on Israel that are contrary to Israel�s security interests, and the Oslo Agreement and Disengagement were Israeli concepts, not originating in the United States.

Ya�alon acknowledges that there may be �a need to enter into a disagreement to remain steadfast to protect our interests. All said the name of the game is to protect our existence�.

The complete interview will be reported blei neder later in the week.

(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)