The Israeli Initiative

"The dangerous Annapolis Conference", I told PM Olmert during our meeting on Monday, "is your personal initiative and not President Bush’s. I’m presenting you The Israeli Initiative, so that we all have a ready alternative, after Annapolis will inevitably fail."

Since the establishment of the State of Israel, we have longed for peace with our Arab neighbors. We dream of a day when we can devote our efforts not to war and basic survival but rather towards the growth and prosperity of our country.

Israel has made painful concessions for security but despite our efforts, the Israeli-Arab conflict rages on. The Oslo Accords backfired. The withdrawal from Gaza strengthened our enemies and lead them to believe that terrorism works. Now the government is planning to divide Jerusalem and create a Palestinian state in Judea and Samaria. Our capitulations, withdrawals and disengagements have resulted in bloodshed and an emboldened enemy. Hamas controls Gaza, Kassam rockets rain down on the residents of Sderot, and Hizbullah has directed their missiles towards Haifa.

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Chaya Eitan, Israel:

Mr. Elon's plan is the only plan to bring peace to the region!

LBD, USA:

Well written Mr. Elon. May more Conservative, Right and wise Israeli voices speak out on Israel's well-being and defense. JPost thank you for publishing his words.

karen:

I stand up for my brother country israel i am a us citizen and i also believe that israel should not be divided but the scriptures are already written in advance and how could gods word not come to pass it must come to pass but one thing is for sure israel is gods holy land and the jewish people are the apple of his eyes i pray with you for the peace of israel God be with his people i pray also for my country and for my president and for revelation to come to him about israel karen