Weekly Commentary: Framing Israel’s Elections As Retreat Referendum Could Defeat Sharon
Excerpts:
“While Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plans to carry out a major retreat in Judea and Samaria after the elections certainly appeal to the elements in the Left now supporting his “Kadima” Party, the Israeli public overwhelmingly rejects his scheme.”
“Israel loves this ultimate man on the horse.”
“But Israel doesn’t want the retreat Sharon is planning.”
“A poll of a representative sample of 500 adult Israeli Jews carried out by Smith Research & Consulting on 29-30 November and sponsored by ZOA – The Zionist Organization of America – finds that 67% oppose carrying out a significant unilateral withdrawal from Judea and Samaria if it is not possible to advance in negotiations with the Palestinians on the basis of the Road Map after the elections because the PA fails to fight terror.”
“Among those who indicated that they plan to vote for Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s Kadima Party, 54% oppose and 37% support carrying out a significant unilateral withdrawal under those circumstances.”
Sharon: No Repeat of Unilateral Disengagement
Excerpts:
“Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told a live broadcast press conference that there will be no additional process as the one seen in Gaza, referring to the unilateral Gaza/ Samaria Disengagement Plan.”
However, in the same article;
“Sharon fell short of ruling out any future land concessions, and only hinted that there would not be an implementation of the ‘same process,’ in the future.”
Henceforth: Slick Arik!! MB
More Schlickster:
Jordan Valley Remains of Strategic Importance
Excerpt:
“… The prime minister told the press conference that the Jordan Valley remains vital to Israel’s security, and as such, there will be no change in the future, emphasizing the Jordan Valley is of strategic importance.”
To be taken in context with these 2 stories on the Jordan Valley;
Justice Minister Says Fence is Future Border
Excerpt:
“Justice Minister Tzipi Livni, who has joined the Prime Minister’s new Kadima party, told a legal conference in Caesarea this week that the security fence will be the future borders of Israel…”
Netanyahu Open to Form a Coalition With Any Party
Mofaz: I’ll Strengthen Settlement Blocs
Excerpts:
“Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz kicked off his Likud primaries campaign in Tel Aviv with a vow to strengthen Israeli settlement blocs.”
“‘We must strengthen the blocs of settlements in Judea and Samaria,’ Mofaz told a few hundred activists who received him warmly. The crowd chanted ‘Shaul king of Israel’ and called for the defense minister to become the next prime minister.”
“‘My diplomatic plan is clear to all,’ said Mofaz. ‘Judea and Samaria are not Gaza, and I am against unilateral steps. We have a national security interest in Judea and Samaria, the Jordan valley, and in the Golan Heights. We must make very effort to safeguard Jerusalem as the united capital of Israel, and to strengthen the settlements in Judea and Samaria.'”
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies … Just why is Gaza different from Yehuda and the Shomron? And DM Mofaz, who gave you S’micha as a Rabbi to decide psak Halacha about the Land of Israel?
Have you ever cracked a Gemora, Chumash or Tanach even once in your life? MB
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