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Bennett
Bennett Tells It Like It Is - Annex Judea & Samaria


As hard reality and not far-fetched fantasies about peace resulting from a "two-state solution" become more mainstream within Israeli society and the body politic, we are hearing more and more calls for annexation of Judea and Samaria, either in its entirety, or in part.

As reported in Arutz Sheva, Education Minister Naftali Bennett (Jewish Home) has just called upon the Israeli government to annex Judea and Samaria, extending Israeli law to the 450,000 citizens living there ('Don't fret global opposition, annex Judea and Samaria now'.)

Bennett made his statement following several anti-Israel resolutions passed by UNESCO, denying any Jewish connection to Jerusalem, the Temple Mount, and even the Kotel, the Western Wall.

"It's time to apply Israeli law on Judea and Samaria. We're 50 years on in Judea and Samaria and Jerusalem [since the Six Day War]. It's time that 450,000 Israelis are treated equally. They serve in the army, they pay taxes, they're part and parcel of Israel. It's time for normalcy. It's time to apply Israeli sovereignty on Judea and Samaria."
 
Bennett added that while he understands the concerns some Israelis feel regarding the possible international backlash to such a move, there are precedents for annexation.
"Menachem Begin in 1981 did the same thing for the Golan Heights. Eshkol in '67 did the same thing in Jerusalem. And there was always a world [that opposed it]. But there was the will power and the courage to do it, and we need to do what's right for Israelis, for the Jews, and that's the right thing."
 
Regarding recent UNESCO resolutions dismissing Jewish historical ties to Jerusalem, the Education Minister said the root of the problem was the failure of Israel to clearly express Jewish rights to the historic Land of Israel.
 
"That's what happens when we don't treat our own land as ours. The UNESCO resolution is an attempt to deny history. But you know what? You cannot change history. Israel is ours for well over 3,000 years. It will be ours - Jerusalem is ours - but it's time to apply Israeli law to Judea and Samaria."


At the same time, a rally was held in front of the Knesset, demanding that Israel annex Ma'aleh Adumim, as a way to preserve a united Jerusalem. The community is only a ten minute drive from Jerusalem.

Several notable Members of Knesset attended the rally and made the following statements:
Tzipi Hotovely:  "The answer to the international battle over Jerusalem is to impose sovereignty over Ma'aleh Adumim, to ensure a united and developing Jerusalem."

Yoav Kisch: "We are continuing the path of past Israeli leaders who stood at the forefront of Zionism for all its years. Now its our turn to be Zionist leaders." 

Shuli Moalem-Refaeli: "The time had come for Ma'eleh Adumim residents to have the same rights as those who live within Israel's sovereign borders."

Bezalel Smotrich: The annexation talk is not a "warning campaign" but an initiative that would succeed. "The time has come to be normal."

But naturally, the world is against this idea and wants to shrink Israel back to the indefensible pre-1967 armistice line:  UN investigator to Israel: Give PA complete control of Area C.

Candian UNHRC investigator Michael Lynk stated that Israel must give full control over Judea and Samaria to the Palestinian Authority.
"Allow the Palestinian Authority to assume security control in Area B and civil and security control in Area C so as to end the geographic fragmentation of the occupied Palestinian territory," Lynk said.


We prefer to oppose Lynk's statement and agree with MK Smotrich, who said simply yet profoundly, "The time has come."

 
Outpost
The November 2016 Outpost is now available online

AFSI's November 2016 Outpost can be obtained by clicking here:

Here is this month's Table of Contents:
Game Changer William Mehlman
From the Editor
Amona: Between Heaven, Earth and White House Daniel Greenfield
Shimon Peres, 1923-2016 David Isaac
Neighborhood Bully Bob Dylan
The U.N.'s Shameful Purge of Jewish Ties Joseph Klein
My Letter to the Prime Minister Melanie Phillips
How Did We Get to This Sorry Pass? Ruth King

Each monthly Outpost publication is a collection of erudite, timely, and important articles by noted writers and journalists, about Israel and issues concerning Israel and Jews around the world.

AFSI's website (afsi.org) is a valuable resource for information about Israel.  Prior copies of the Outpost can be read and downloaded at  afsi.org/outpost.aspx.

 
Calendar
AFSI Calendar of Events
(Additional events can be found at israeladvocacycalendar.com)

Monday, October 31, 6:00-8:00 PM
The London Center for Policy Research presents a panel discussion on The Future of Europe
With Mr. Doru Frantescu, Co-founder and CEO VoteWatch Europe; Lt Col Tony Shaffer, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Operations, London Center for Policy Research; Mr. Eli Gold, Senior Vice President London Center for Policy Research
At The King's College  56 Broadway, 5th Fl, NYC
Click HERE to reserve.

Monday, October 31, 7:00-8:00 PM
Lecture: Who Was Vladimir Jabotinsky? by Henry Abramson
At Touro College, Lander College of Arts and Sciences - 1602 Avenue J Brooklyn, NY
More information at jewishhistorylectures.org.
Free.

Tuesday, November 1, 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Tribute to Ilan Ramon at Park East Synagogue
5-7 PM Exhibit viewing
7-9 PM Program
Click  HERE for info & registration

Wednesday, November 2, 6:00 PM
"IRAN, ISRAEL AND THE JEWS: WHY THE OBSESSION?" - Professor David Menashri, Tel Aviv University
At the ISGAP Center,  165 East 56th St., near 3rd Ave. NYC
RSVP: Email: info@isgap.org or phone: (212) 230-1840

Wednesday, November 2, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Permanent Mission of Israel to the 'UN Holocaust Remembrance'
In Solemn Observance of the 75th anniversary of the Babi Yar Massacre, the Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme, in partnership with the Permanent Missions of Ukraine and Israel, is organizing a panel discussion "Holocaust Remembrance and Public Memorials - the Complexities and Challenges of Facing the Past".
At the United Nations, 1st Ave. at 46 St.
RSVP HERE to attend.

Thursday, November 10, 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Stand together at an anti-UNESCO Protest Rally
Support Judaism's connection to the Kotel and Temple Mount.
Reject UNESCO's resolutions denying the Jewish connection to Jerusalem.
At the Israeli Consulate; 2nd Ave. bet. 42-43 Sts., NYC 

Thursday, November 10, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Conference call with Dan Senor, Startup Nation
Free; click HERE for info and registration

Sunday, November 13, 6:00 PM
Rachel's Children Reclamation Foundation presents the 22nd Annual NY Citywide Commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Rachel Imeinu
Gala buffet journal dinner; great program with live musical presentation!
At the Manhattan Beach Jewish Center
60 West End Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11235
For more info: call 718-648-2610 or 212-470-0967; email rachelschildren@gmail.com
www.facebook/rachelschildren.org
Mail checks to RCRF at above address.

Wednesday, November 16, 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Bnai Zion hosts a Breakfast Reception with Benny Kashriel, Mayor of Ma'aleh Adumim and Ambassador Dani Dayan, Consul General of Israel in New York
Suggested minimum donation: $36.
At Alliance Bernstein 1345 Ave of the Americas, NYC
Limited space available * Must RSVP to attend:  cheryl.bier@bnaizion.org

Wednesday, November 16, 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Legal Scholars Against BDS - At the United Nations, high level discussions on the issues of law, policy and legislation related to BDS.
Click  HERE for details and registration.

Thursday, November 17, 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Matisyahu in concert
VIP Cocktail Party, 6:00-8:00 PM; Concert, 8:00 PM
Click  HERE  for details; use Promo Code "MYBZ" for discount
Sponsored by The Israel Project and Bnai Zion Foundation
Speakers: Philippe Assouline, Rudy Rochman, and Ismaeel Malik with bestselling author Bruce Feiler as Master of Ceremonies.
At The Atrium at 180 Maiden Lane, New York City

 
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