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Einstein, Arendt
et.al to the New York Times, Dec. 4, 1948
Very
Important Document
Very important
document
[This is the full text of the letter that Einstein,
Hannah Arendt, and many other Jewish intellectuals sent to the N.Y. Times
on Dec. 4, 1948, protesting the visit of Menahim Begin. Of
particular interest is the reference to the Deir Yassin massacre which
occurred earlier that year, and the reference to the Herut party, the
predecessor of Likud, as Nazi and Fascist party. It is also worth
noting that Begin, and Yitzhak Shamir who were members of the party
became Prime Ministers. One small proviso: the names of some of the
signatories may have been misspelled as the zealous person who located
the letter had to type it herself from a faded copy.
Raja Mattar]
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Letters to The Editor
New York Times
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />December 4,
1948
New Palestine Party Visit of Menachem Begin and Aims of Political
Movement Discussed
TO THE EDITORS OF THE NEW YORK TIMES:
Among the most disturbing political phenomena of our times is the
emergence in the newly created state of Israel of the "Freedom
Party" (Tnuat Haherut), a political party closely akin in its
organization, methods, political philosophy and social appeal to the Nazi
and Fascist parties. It was formed out of the membership and following of
the former Irgun Zvai Leumi, a terrorist, right-wing, chauvinist
organization in Palestine.
The current visit of Menachem Begin, leader of this party, to the United
States is obviously calculated to give the impression of American support
for his party in the coming Israeli elections, and to cement political
ties with conservative Zionist elements in the United States. Several
Americans of national repute have lent their names to welcome his visit.
It is inconceivable that those who oppose fascism throughout the world,
if correctly informed as to Mr. Begin’s political record and
perspectives, could add their names and support to the movement he
represents.
Before irreparable damage is done by way of financial contributions,
public manifestations in Begin’s behalf, and the creation in Palestine of
the impression that a large segment of America supports Fascist elements
in Israel, the American public must be informed as to the record and
objectives of Mr. Begin and his movement.
The public avowals of Begin’s party are no guide whatever to its actual
character. Today they speak of freedom, democracy and anti-imperialism,
whereas until recently they openly preached the doctrine of the Fascist
state. It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real
character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to
do in the future.
Attack on Arab Village
A shocking example was their behavior in the Arab village of Deir Yassin.
This village, off the main roads and surrounded by Jewish lands, had
taken no part in the war, and had even fought off Arab bands who wanted
to use the village as their base. On April 9 (THE NEW YORK TIMES),
terrorist bands attacked this peaceful village, which was not a military
objective in the fighting, killed most of its inhabitants – 240 men,
women, and children – and kept a few of them alive to parade as captives
through the streets of Jerusalem. Most of the Jewish community was
horrified at the deed, and the Jewish Agency sent a telegram of apology
to King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan. But the terrorists, far from being
ashamed of their act, were proud of this massacre, publicized it widely,
and invited all the foreign correspondents present in the country to view
the heaped corpses and the general havoc at Deir Yassin.
The Deir Yassin incident exemplifies the character and actions of the
Freedom Party.
Within the Jewish community they have preached an admixture of
ultranationalism, religious mysticism, and racial superiority. Like other
Fascist parties they have been used to break strikes, and have themselves
pressed for the destruction of free trade unions. In their stead they
have proposed corporate unions on the Italian Fascist model.
During the last years of sporadic anti-British violence, the IZL and
Stern groups inaugurated a reign of terror in the Palestine Jewish
community. Teachers were beaten up for speaking against them, adults were
shot for not letting their children join them. By gangster methods,
beatings, window-smashing, and wide-spread robberies, the terrorists
intimidated the population and exacted a heavy tribute.
The people of the Freedom Party have had no part in the constructive
achievements in Palestine. They have reclaimed no land, built no
settlements, and only detracted from the Jewish defense activity. Their
much-publicized immigration endeavors were minute, and devoted mainly to
bringing in Fascist compatriots.
Discrepancies Seen
The discrepancies between the bold claims now being made by Begin and his
party, and their record of past performance in Palestine bear the imprint
of no ordinary political party. This is the unmistakable stamp of a
Fascist party for whom terrorism (against Jews, Arabs, and British
alike), and misrepresentation are means, and a "Leader State"
is the goal.
In the light of the foregoing considerations, it is imperative that the
truth about Mr. Begin and his movement be made known in this country. It
is all the more tragic that the top leadership of American Zionism has
refused to campaign against Begin’s efforts, or even to expose to its own
constituents the dangers to Israel from support to Begin.
The undersigned therefore take this means of publicly presenting a few
salient facts concerning Begin and his party; and of urging all concerned
not to support this latest manifestation of fascism.
ISIDORE ABRAMOWITZ, HANNAH ARENDT, ABRAHAM BRICK, RABBI JESSURUN CARDOZO,
ALBERT EINSTEIN, HERMAN EISEN, M.D., HAYIM FINEMAN, M. GALLEN, M.D., H.H.
HARRIS, ZELIG S. HARRIS, SIDNEY HOOK, FRED KARUSH, BRURIA KAUFMAN, IRMA
L. LINDHEIM, NACHMAN MAISEL, SEYMOUR MELMAN, MYER D. MENDELSON, M.D.,
HARRY M. OSLINSKY, SAMUEL PITLICK, FRITZ ROHRLICH, LOUIS P. ROCKER, RUTH
SAGIS, ITZHAK SANKOWSKY, I.J. SHOENBERG, SAMUEL SHUMAN, M. SINGER, IRMA
WOLFE, STEFAN WOLFE.
New York, Dec. 2, 1948
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Raja G. Mattar
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