WhatsappGolda Meir’s speech boldly asserted that Israel, a small nation surrounded by hostile Arab regimes, was not the problem in the Middle East. She made it clear that the true issue lay with the Arab despots who sought to delegitimize the existence of the Jewish state. Instead of pursuing peace and cooperation, these regimes were focused on maintaining their power and spreading hatred against Israel, with no interest in negotiating a lasting peace. She pointed out that these neighboring countries had not once shown a genuine desire to coexist with Israel, and they preferred conflict over dialogue.
A one minute truth bomb from Golda Meir. 50 years old and still absolutely relevant today.
— David Collier (@mishtal) December 31, 2024
1. Surrounded by Arab despots and tiny Israel is the problem?
2. Where was Palestine before 1967?
3. And if the 1967 borders are the key and so holy, why did the Arabs want a war in 1967? pic.twitter.com/WwWjs45R2a
Meir dismantled the false narrative surrounding Palestine, stating that before 1967, there was no Palestinian state or recognized identity. The territories in dispute were under the control of Jordan and Egypt, and at no point did these Arab countries or the so-called Palestinian people demand a state of their own. The idea of a Palestinian state only emerged after Israel’s victory in the 1967 war, exposing the true motives of those who sought to destroy Israel rather than create peace. She underscored that the Arab world had failed to take any steps toward a peaceful resolution and had no legitimate claim to the land before 1967.
Meir also called out the absurdity of the 1967 borders being portrayed as sacred. If these borders were so crucial, why did the Arab states launch an unprovoked war in 1967, aiming to wipe Israel off the map? Meir’s message was clear: Israel was not the aggressor but a nation defending itself against existential threats. Her speech underscored that Israel’s right to exist, and its security, came first and foremost, regardless of the borders. The Arabs, by attacking Israel in 1967, revealed that the real issue was not the borders, but their ongoing refusal to recognize the Jewish state’s right to exist.
