Professors for a Strong Israel

Statement to the Press - 4 March 2002

Re: War now or elections now

Professors for a Strong Israel demands of the Prime Minister that he immediately declare war on the Palestinian Terror Authority and lead the nation and the army to victory over it. The goal must be the elimination of the Palestinian occupation army, removal of the Authority from the country, and absolute exclusion of the idea of a Palestinian state in the western portion of the Land of Israel. The war must be pursued to a clear and decisive military outcome.

We also call on the Prime Minister to convene a Government of National Emergency, composed exclusively of ministers who support these ends. A state of emergency must be declared with decrees that forbid the entry of terrorists of all ranks into the state; that remove their immunity; and that prevent citizens in any capacity from carrying on negotiations, interviews, or any other contact with terrorists.

If the Prime Minister is unwilling to recognize that the existing condition is one of war -- the Oslo War -- and to act accordingly, then we demand immediate elections for a new Knesset (and a new Prime Minister). The people said once, and they will say again: Yes to Zionism, no to Oslo.

Dr. Ron Breiman, Chairman of PSI
Tel: 050-518 940