Israel celebrates 62- special address by P.M Benjamin Netanyahu
“Israel’s Independence Day celebrates a double miracle in the life of the Jewish people.
The first miracle is the restoration of Jewish sovereignty. There is no other example that I know of in the history of nations in which a scattered people, practically left for dead, has been able to re-assert its national life.
The second miracle is what we’ve done since the establishment of the Jewish state. Israel is fast becoming a regional economic power and one of the world’s leading technological powers.
All the powers of creativity and genius in the Jewish people are bursting forth in every area: in science; in technology; in medicine; in the arts. This great burst of creativity promises a great future for the Jewish people and for all mankind.
This double miracle is a testament to the life-force of the Jewish people. It’s a testament to the deep wells of hope we carry inside us and to the deep connection that we have both to our past and to our future. The two miracles that have already occurred are only the beginning. If we stand together, if we remain committed to our common destiny, there’s nothing we cannot achieve.”
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It would also be an opportune time to reflect on the social harm and tragedy that has accompanied the Israel’s 62 years of independence. It would also be an appropriate time to seek to redress the injustices wrought on the Palestinian people and take genuine steps toward peace.
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asaf Reply:
April 30th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Hopefully the 63rd independence will be the year when both Palestinians and Israelis will celebrate peace. As you know talks between the two sides are about to resume and we hope they will lead to conclusions. Today more than 80% of the Israeli public supports peace with the Palestinians and a two state solution, it is the wish of the people of Israel that the Palestinians celebrate their independence in the near future.
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Happy 62 years of Independence to every Israeli and Palestinian.
I hope to see Israel achieve peace with the Palestinians.
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