Moledet

Moledet, Israel’s foremost right-wing political party, was founded in 1988 by General Rechavam Ze’evy (res.).

The following is a brief synopsis of Moledet’s objectives, as stated in the party’s platform.

Moledet seeks to achieve the vision of settling the Land of Israel, as was promised to the Jewish People.
Moledet follows the guidelines set by the founding fathers of Zionism, who recognized the exclusive right of the Jewish nation to settle in Eretz Yisrael, building a great country with peace and security, and ensuring that the Land of Israel remains in the hands of the Jewish People.
The Moledet Party is comprised of both secular and religious constituents who share common beliefs such as unity among Jews, and the staunch support of the Nation of Israel, the Land of Israel, and the Jewish Bible.

The Land of Israel belongs to the Nation of Israel and only to the Nation of Israel. This right is anchored by our belief in the Bible. We are living in a historical period, witnessing the return of the Jewish people to our ancient Land.
Although the historic borders of the ancient Land of Israel stretch to both sides of the Jordan River, the British designated their own borders by cutting out the eastern side of the Jordan River and defining it as land for the Jordanians.
Approximately 80% of the eastern side of the Jordan River is composed of people that originally came from the western side.
The borders of the State of Israel were defined by the results of the War of Independence (1948-49). The Jordanians conquered the land that was lost.
In 1967, during the Six Day War, Judea and Samaria were liberated from Jordan and the Gaza Strip was liberated from the Egyptians as well as the Golan heights from the Syrians.
Just as the Golan Heights are crucial for the defense of Israel, the mountains of Judea and Samaria are essential for the stability of Israel.
Despite the rapidly approaching demographic problem, we will forever strengthen our deeply rooted connection to the Land of Israel.
There are currently 21 Arab countries. The majority of the Kingdom of Jordan is comprised of people of palestinian descent. The Kingdom of Jordan has within its power to bring an end to the current palestinian issue.

Eastern Jerusalem was liberated from the Kingdom of Jordan in 1967. Moledet will never agree that the city of Jerusalem be divided again, under any circumstances. Furthermore, Moledet remains firm in its position, and will never agree to any foreign sovereign in Jerusalem.
In order to ensure that Jerusalem remains the undivided capital of the Jewish State, Moledet demands Jewish continuity throughout all of the city’s neighborhoods.
Jerusalem’s municipal boundary should be extended in the east, in order to ensure its potential for future growth and prosperity.
The Moledet Party supports an increase in the number of Jews living in the Old City, the City of David (Silwan), the Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood (Sheikh Jarrah), the Mount Of Olives, and all other parts of Jerusalem.

The Israeli government will not negotiate with Syria or any other country over a withdrawal from the Golan Heights.
Israeli troops in the Golan Heights buffer zone must remain there indeterminately.
There is a need to unfreeze the development of the Golan Heights, and to further strengthen settlement activity there.
Israel must make it clear to the Druze communities that Israel will never retreat from the Golan Heights, and there must be a complete cessation of pro-Syria activity on their part.

Israel should forever retain control of Judea, Samaria and the Gaza District. Furthermore, there should be a complete annexation of these areas to Israel.
Any form of such retreat will lead to war and will create impossible strategic conditions for Israel.
The State of Israel will relocate the Arab refugees of Judea, Samaria and Gaza under an international agreement and/or in accordance with their wishes, to other Arab countries and toany other country that will accept them.
Moledet firmly believes in promoting settlement activity. Furthermore, Moledet strongly believes in the exercise of full Israeli control over these areas and a complete cessation of Arab rule.
Work permits for palestinian Arabs within Israel should be ceased. This is entirely due to security reasons. Additionally, this will encourage them to immigrate to other countries.

Peace is a nationally recognized goal for Israel. However, it can only be achieved if there is full peace, stability and security for the Nation of Israel in the Land of Israel.
The slogan “Peace for territories” only strengthens the Arab war against Israel and does not guarantee real peace.
In any negotiations with any Arab country, the following terms must be met:
- The borders of Israel will remain at least as they are now.
- Full recognition of Israel’s right to exist as well as the right to the borders established in the wake of the 1967 war.
- Population exchange among countries: just as Israel absorbed Jews from Arab countries; so too must Arab countries absorb Arabs from Israel.
- No Arab country should allow terrorist activities against Israel from their borders.
- Peace that will be obtained should be real peace. This peace will include normalization; a exchange of ambassadors, tourism, culture, trade etc.

Moledet believes in a separation of nations delineated by the Jordan River. A transfer of populations, based upon international agreements, is the only act that will lead to real peace. Separation along the ‘green line’ is dangerous to Israel’s peace and security and therefore is not a viable option
The so-called ‘right of return’ for Arabs, as discussed in the Oslo agreement, would bring a demographic imbalance of enormous magnitude to this area.

Aliyah is the life-sustaining essence of the State of Israel and of Zionism.
A successful and efficient absorption of new immigrants will act as a catalyst and further encourage more immigration. However, this will be, perhaps, Israel’s greatest challenge.
Israel must do everything in its power to create sufficient jobs for new immigrants.
The Jewish Agency must strengthen their efforts to encourage immigration from poverty-stricken countries.
Moledet recognizes the current problem of Israelis who emigrate to other countries, as well as new immigrants fleeing the country as a result of a failed immigration. All possible steps must be taken in order to bring an end to this problem.

The State of Israel is a Jewish State and the Jewish right to the land is both Biblical and historical. Therefore, Israel must have a strong Jewish identity, based on the ideological heritage of our past as a nation.
Moledet stresses the need for Israel to retain and strengthen its Jewish identity.
There is just cause to separate between religion and politics. The religion of Israeli society should not be the central focus of a political party.
There must be respect for other religions, religious rituals and houses of worship.
The gap between the religious and the secular in Israeli society must be addressed immediately. Emphasis must be placed on harmonious coexistence and a decrease of tension.
The Jewish Bible is the spiritual foundation of the Jewish people. It provides the national culture and identity of the Nation of Israel. The Jewish heritage and its values have survived generations of turmoil, persecution and exile. Thus, naturally and clearly, Israel should respect the beliefs of the Jewish people, including The Sabbath, Holidays, Kashrut (Jewish dietary laws), conversion according to Halacha (Jewish law), marriage and divorce.