311. Does Israel have the Right to Exist? | PM-Elect Benjamin Netanyahu

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Dec 5, 2022

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister-Elect, shares his deep insights into Israel's historical claims and contemporary challenges. He reflects on the Jewish connection to the land, the complexities of Israeli-Palestinian relations, and the impact of the Abraham Accords on regional diplomacy. Netanyahu discusses his comeback from political setbacks, his vision for economic growth, and the necessary sacrifices for national security. The conversation sheds light on the motivations behind political power and the ongoing quest for peace in the Middle East.

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ANECDOTE

History of Israel

Netanyahu explains the history of Israel, starting with Moses and the Jewish people's 3,500-year connection to the land.
He emphasizes that Arabs were the colonizers who dispossessed the native Jews, leaving the land barren until the Jews returned and rebuilt it.

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Debunking Palestinian Claims

Netanyahu refutes the claim that Palestinians were there first, citing Jesus's presence in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago as evidence of Jewish history.
He uses Mark Twain and Arthur Penrhyn Stanley's accounts to debunk the myth of a verdant Palestine before the Jewish return, highlighting the land's barren state.

INSIGHT

The Uniqueness of the Jewish Claim

Netanyahu argues that even if Arabs conquered the land, they did not establish a lasting state or identity, unlike other historical conquests.
He emphasizes the Jews' continuous connection to the land and their unique role in rebuilding it after centuries of barrenness.

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