ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA NEWS RELEASE   ZOA Praises Gov. DeSantis for Commemorating Israel’s 75th Independence Day in Israel and Signing Bill on Antisemitism   Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein released the following statement: The Zionist Organization of America thanks and praises Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for traveling to Israel last week (his fifth trip there) to heartwarmingly commemorate the reconstituted Jewish State’s 75th anniversary. Governor DeSantis issued a proclamation and delivered a truly great keynote address in Jerusalem. Among other things, Gov. DeSantis cited the Jewish people’s lawful, religious and historical rights to Israel, noting that: “the bond between the Jewish people in this holy land was never severed. Both the Balfour declaration and the British mandate recognize the historic connection of the Jewish people with the land of Israel and acknowledge the compelling basis for reconstituting their national home right here in the Holy Land. . . . Jerusalem is in fact, going back thousands of years, the eternal capital of the Jewish people.” There’s Never Been a Palestinian Arab Entity Governor DeSantis also correctly noted during a press conference: “Those are the most historic Jewish lands there are going back thousands and thousands of years. There’s never been a Palestinian Arab entity.” Gov. DeSantis also spoke during his keynote speech about the need to assure Israel’s qualitative military superiority, and listed the extraordinary difficulties that Israel has been facing throughout the past 75 years, including the neighboring Arab states’ armies attacking the newly reconstituted Jewish state; Egypt’s and other Arab states’ war of attrition against Israel in ensuing years; the Yom Kippur war; Intifada terror wars; the threat of nuclear Iraq (which Israel eliminated); increasing Palestinian Arab terrorism; BDS; and the overriding “specter of a nuclear armed Iran, hell bent on the complete destruction of the Jewish state.” Mr. Biden: Don’t Butt Into Israel’s Judicial Reform  ZOA is also pleased that Gov. DeSantis urged the Biden administration to refrain from “butting into” Israel’s internal judicial reform issues; and noted that Israelis are smart people who can figure out their internal governance issues for themselves. ZOA likewise opposes President Biden’s and his administration’s improper interference with Israel’s domestic policies, including much-needed democratic judicial reform. The Israeli-government’s proposed reforms will improve Israel’s democracy, economy and the rule of law.   READ MORE   Sunday, June 4, 2023 MARCH WITH ZOA!     Share This Email Share This Email   Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2023, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]