Cleansing Quote by Menachem Begin
“The Partition of Palestine is illegal. It will never be recognized … Jerusalem was and will for ever be our capital. Eretz Israel will be restored to the people of Israel. All of it. And for Ever.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1978
Advocates for a Jewish state over all historic Palestine, rejecting partition as illegitimate.
In simple terms: Rejects partition, claims all land for Israel.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the political claim.
Themes
nationalism
territorial claims
conflict resolution
Mood
defiant
determined
Type
political
ideological
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- peace talks
- settlement policies
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
self-determination
historical narratives
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the ethical implications of exclusive territorial claims?
- How can competing historical narratives be reconciled?
A Different Perspective
International law may not support unilateral claims.
