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Please consider clicking below to write to US and Israel leaders, but before you go on, "scoop up" the following paragraph with your mouse, and consider pasting it into the recommended letter below. It provides balance that is very important for Israel's Prime Minister to have, and can go right after the first paragraph of the recommended letter below:

 

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    Mr. Netanyahu, Your speech contained some sections I would not expect an Israeli Prime Minister to endorse or utter. First, I do not think that it is wise for you to stand before us endorsing  "two states for two people" nor do Israeli polls as a whole support the assertion that this is a majority view in Israel; the Palestinian Arabs, after all, do have a viable state esablished especially for them in Jordan last century, whereas Israel, the only state possessed by the Jewish people, will no longer be viable if a new Arab state is set up just a bike-ride away from Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv and Ben-Gurion airport. Firm opposition to a Palestinian state was therefore a hallmark of both of Israel's famous Nobel Peace laureates Menachem Begin and Yizhak Rabin, and is expected from you as well. Furthermore, it is not wise to rush to sign a peace treaty with the Palestinian Arabs, particularly not until they are mature enough to accept the Jewish communities of Judea and Samaria in a neighborly way -- as Israelis accept their Arab neighbors. Finally, "no Israeli government has been so willing to restrain settlement activity" is an offensive statement  accurately describing an extremely offensive policy. All Israelis have the right to build homes, schools, health clinics, farms and industries.

 

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From: UCI

Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 5:09 AM

Subject: Action Alert - Please congratulate Prime Minister Netanyahu on his speech.

This Urgent Action Alert congratulates Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on his brilliant speech this November 9th, 2009. We hope it will encourage him to stand strong for Israel's sovereignty and security.

A video of his speech, delivered at the Jewish Federation General Assembly meeting can be seen here - 30 minutes.

The transcript is also available here.

A sample letter is shown below. You can send it "as is" or modify it as you would like. Click here to send now. Copies will be sent to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton and select Members of the Knesset and the Israeli Consulates in the US and in Israel.

The letter you will send to Prime Minister Netanyahu reads as follows:

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Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu,

I have been deeply inspired by your November 9 speech before the Jewish Federation General Assembly. I commend you for the positive message about Israel you have brought to the entire world.

Not only did you mention Israel's past achievements and commitment to the future in all fields of scientific, religious and humanitarian endeavors, but you clearly articulated the geopolitical and other necessary security measures that Israel needs to survive. And you outlined the stark contrast in approach between Israel and that of her enemies in pursuing a peaceful Middle East. You described the type of life that could emerge if Israel had a partner, committed to peace, with whom to negotiate.

As you stated in your speech, "any peace agreement we sign today must include ironclad security measures that will protect the State of Israel." This is particularly critical given the recent Israeli capture of Iran's shipments to Hezbollah on the Francop freighter, filled with 500 tons of Iranian arms, as well as the Iran-supplied Hamas rockets that can reach 37 miles, potentially destroying Tel Aviv.

I am very disappointed that one day following your fine speech, William J. Burns (Under Secretary for Political Affairs - a top US State Department official), said that the goal of the US in it's Middle East negotiations is to pressure Israel to expel Jews from Judea and Samaria in order to "end the 'occupation' that began in 1967!"

He went on to further indict Israel: "Our goal in the region is clear, two states living side by side in peace... an independent Palestinian state with contiguous territory that ends the 'occupation' that began in 1967, that ends the daily humiliations of Palestinians under 'occupation,' and that realizes the full and remarkable potential of the Palestinian people."

Clearly, with this biased message, the US State Department is not serving as an "honest broker." The Under Secretary's remarks came barely 24 hours after you met at the White House with President Obama for talks grudgingly scheduled for you.

Prime Minister Netanyahu, I feel that our US government, including our President and our State Department, should reinforce your peaceful message by providing a neutral viewpoint in their Middle East policy. They must understand that Israel cannot risk another Gaza-Hamas terrorist takeover within their borders as a result of new negotiations.

I congratulate you on your masterful presentation. Your overview will help to encourage and galvanize millions of pro-Israel American Christians and Jews who stand staunchly with Israel and with you.

We know that Israel, under your vigil, will continue her mission to serve as a "light unto the nations." May G-d give you strength to continue your successful leadership and to bring to fruition the elements you so eloquently expressed on November 9th.

With respect and appreciation,

Esther Levens, CEO and Founder, Unity Coalition for Israel

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