Herut is sponsoring a new movement known as “For Israel” to counter Peace Now and other movements opposed to Premier Menachem Begin’s foreign policy and the settlement drive on the West Bank.
“For Israel” is billed as non-partisan. Its founding session last night was addressed by former Chief of Staff Gen. Rafael Eitan who, according to press reports is being wooed to join Herut. Eitan reiterated his support for massive settlement of the West Bank but did not refer to any personal political plans he might have.
Other speakers at the meeting included a number of reserve officers who complained that “a vocal minority is seeking to undermine democratic practices in Israel.” The “For Israel” movement is planning a march along Tel Aviv’s Rothschild Boulevard this Saturday night. It is the same route taken by one of Peace Now’s first mass demonstrations several years ago.
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