Professors for a Strong Israel

Statement to the Press - 12 July 1999


Re: Ran Cohen

The new Minister of Industry and Trade, Ran Cohen, is attempting to halt the development of industry in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza using the pretext that investments in the heart of Israel increase unemployment. The new government is thus starting out on the wrong foot. The policy outlined by Ran Cohen is a divisive policy of discrimination among different parts of the country.

Professors for a Strong Israel suggests to the new minister that he begin by learning his way around his office. "Drying out" Jewish settlements and the people living there is not his mandate.

Dr. Ron Breiman, Spokesman
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