Friends of Israel Initiative

All we want is a normal and reasonable conversation about Israel. Surely, that is not too much to ask.

— José María Aznar

OPINION ARTICLES

  • Speech in London to Israeli soldiers’ support group

    Speech in London to Israeli soldiers’ support group

    The following is the text of a speech by Jose Maria Aznar to the Uk Friends of the Association for the Wellbeing of Israel Soldiers delivered on October 21 in London.

    2010-10-21 by Jose Maria Aznar

  • U.S. Congressional Resolution supporting Friends of Israel Initiative

    U.S. Congressional Resolution supporting Friends of Israel Initiative

    What follows is the full text, from the Library of Congress, of a bi-partisan resolution introduced in the House of Representatives in support of the Initiative, co-sponsored by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ).

    2010-09-14

  • Speech announcing launch in Washington DC

    Speech announcing launch in Washington DC

    The following is the text of a speech delivered to more than 70 guests, friends and supporters of the Friends of Israel Initiative in Washington DC by Jose Maria Aznar.

    2010-09-14 by Jose Maria Aznar

  • Speech to World Jewish Congress in Jerusalem

    Defending Israel to Defend Ourselves

    Israel today is nothing less than essential to us, not only because the Jewish state is located in the very region where the strategic tectonic plates collide, but because Israel is one of the few nations willing to pay a price for its survival.

    2010-09-01 by Jose Maria Aznar

  • Israel, our Forefather

    Speech at the British parliament: Israel and human rights

    Israel, our Forefather

    The culture of human rights was born and has flourished in those countries that have been shaped by Judeo-Christianity. Israel and the Jews are therefore central to the greatest political achievements of the West.

    2010-07-23 by Marcello Pera

  • Aznar’s Remarks at House of Commons

    Launching event, London July 19th 2010

    Aznar’s Remarks at House of Commons

    http://www.viddler.com/explore/henryjacksonsoc/videos/7/

    We decided to start moving with our Initiative because we all shared a sense of urgency.  

    2010-07-21 by Jose Maria Aznar

  • An historian’s point of view

    Andrew Roberts Speaking at London Launch Event

    An historian’s point of view

    The State of Israel has packed more history into her 62 years on the planet than many other nations have in six hundred.

    2010-07-19 by Andrew Roberts