Netanyahu calls to strengthen Israel, Diaspora bonds in message

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In his Independence Day message to Jewish Diaspora communities, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu named Israel's achievements over its 61 years, while warning of looming threats that can be countered through "unity among our people, both inside and outside Israel."

"The past 61 years," wrote Netanyahu, "show just what a free and independent Jewish nation can achieve. With scarce resources, we brought a barren land back to life and absorbed millions of immigrants. Through innovation and determination, the genius of our people has made us a leader in agriculture, medicine and science, while our creativity spawned a high-tech industry that continues to amaze the world. We have achieved peace with Egypt and Jordan and we will continue to seek peace with all our neighbors."

"All this has been achieved even though Israel has lived under constant threat for 61 years. Unfortunately, Israel remains under threat. An Iranian regime that is feverishly pursuing nuclear weapons brazenly calls for our destruction. Terror organizations on our southern and northern borders grow stronger by the day. And a rising tide of anti-Semitism is sweeping the civilized world," he continued.

"To address these challenges in the years ahead," the prime minister said, "unity among our people, both inside and outside Israel, will be more important than ever. That is why it is vital that we continue to strengthen the bonds between Israel and the Diaspora. These bonds are a source of mutual strength and a powerful reminder of the unique role that Israel plays in the world and in the history of our people."

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1. Thoughts on this?

Did anything in particular strike you in this article?

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2. I think there is a problem there and he is trying to address it. nt