Monday Dec 10, 2007

This Thanksgiving, Olmert is the Turkey

Posted by MK Benny Elon

Ehud Olmert recently tried to explain to me that in his position as Prime Minister, there are pressures and demands put upon him that the public could not possibly understand. In an attempt to justify his actions leading up to the Annapolis conference, he said that pressure from America forced him to make concessions.

Despite this excuse, America cannot be blamed for Israel's mistakes in pursuing a failed policy for peace. Rabin, Beilin and Peres facilitated the Oslo nightmare. Similarly, America cannot be blamed for the disengagement.

When Ariel Sharon proposed unilateral withdrawal from Gaza, President Bush was disappointed. He had made it clear that there would be no concessions on Israel's part until there was a complete cessation of terrorism.

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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

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