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ISRAEL'S ORANGE TROOPS
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By Maureen Metcalf
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The momentum of the Orange Movement must continue to mobilizein order that there be no further withdrawals from any portionof the Land of Israel. The urgency and energy must be channeledtoward ensuring there is no division of Jerusalem, or of theWest Bank. The Palestinian Islamic enemy has now statedspecifically that Jerusalem and the West Bank will be their nextstrategic focus as they march toward Israel's demise. Jerusalemmust be protected, and no one must be allowed to fragment theWest Bank.
Many of Israel's idealistic youth will be in danger ofdisillusionment, since their efforts failed to result in thesaving of Gaza and the Shomron communities. They may seriouslybegin to doubt whether any effort is worth it at all! They needto be reassured that their protests and hours of volunteer workwere definitely appreciated, and that their efforts indeed haveraised the awareness of the seriousness of Israel's survival inthe face of the Islamic enemy.
The energy of the Orange Movement must be harnessed, andredirected into positive, well-orchestrated programs, that willmultiply their efforts toward the preserving and building of theNation. Some members may be best directed toward the politicalarena, assuring a viable religious right-wing that has thestrength and following to form the next government.
It is obvious the Likud is now in trouble after Ariel Sharon'shypocrisy and manipulative tactics. He was elected on a platformof no land concessions, and then ran roughshod over thosepromises. He is trying to win back the trust of the masses bystating there will be no more withdrawals, and Jerusalem willnot be divided. He buckled under international pressure before.What is to prevent him from buckling again? Who is able to trusthim to live up to his promises now?
Because of how the Withdrawal debacle was brought about, thedemocratic process has been severely undermined. Trust in thedemocratic process must be restored, and integrity brought backto the floor of the Knesset. The people of Israel must let it beknown the government has been placed under public surveillance,and no shenanigans will now be tolerated! If it means theformation of a new right-wing political party, then there is notime to waste. Just be sure the movement is strong enough, andhigh profile enough, to ensure the vote will not be split in theupcoming election!
At the same time, another strategical tact must now bemobilized. Those sympathetic to the Orange Movement, but notnecessarily willing to join with a specific political party,must become a strong lobby, effectively influencing thegovernment across the entire political spectrum. The Gaza andShomron anti-disengagement movement has become a force to bereckoned with. Just because the Withdrawal is complete does notmean their voice is no longer needed. In fact, now may be theirbest opportunity to reach into the heart of the nation regardingthe issues which will effect Israel's very existence. Thechallenge will be in making certain all Israeli citizens arekept informed about the issues and the ramifications.
The entire Land must be embraced, and guarded, like a familystanding together against outsiders. The Israeli family, likeany loving family, may have its internal squabbles, butwoe-betide anyone attempting to attack any family member, ormake-off with any family possessions or property! They may havedone it once, but they won't get away with it the next time!
Instead of tiredness and discouragement, the flames of faith,love, understanding, and togetherness must be fanned. The Jewsare G_d's Chosen Nation! The Orange Movement has already begunto tap into this understanding and reality! Gaza may temporarilybe lost to the wiles of the enemy, but G_d too has a Plan! Nowis the time to be on G_d's side, and understand His purposes.The Roadmap being perpetrated upon Israel is not G_d's ultimatewill for Israel! However, the Covenant will only be fulfilled bythose willing to follow the L_rd G_d of Israel. The OrangeMovement and the Settlers have begun to understand the will andpurposes of G_d, but the entire nation must be brought on-sidealso. The door of opportunity is now wide open! The challengesahead are not going to be easy to face, and great faith anddetermination will be needed.
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and their descendants, were promisedthe Land. The Jews are the people of that Promise! This truthmust not only be mentally understood, but grasped within thevery DNA of the nation! The end of the story is already writtenby the Prophets. Now its up to the People of the Promise to getwith the program!
Will Israel now have peace and safety as Israel's PM ArielSharon and President Bush of the USA promised would result fromthe Withdrawal? Apparently not! The enemies of Israel will seeto it no peace results! They have threatened there will be nopeace until every last Jew is forcibly run out of the MiddleEast! They have openly declared War! It has been said that warin the mind of one is a state of war itself. For Israel, whodesires above all else just to be allowed to exist in peace,only unrest and war appear on the horizon.
Now is not the time to sit under a blanket of false hope,because the enemy is already prepared to attack! The days aheadwill be fraught with danger, and with painful choices, but thosewho refuse to be lulled to sleep with false promises will notonly survive, but will ultimately thrive.
The Captain of the L_RD's Host stands ready to lead Israel'sarmy of faith, to go in and possess the Land! But, do not runahead of the L_RD. And, do not break ranks.
The Orange Movement may be a vital troop of this mighty army!
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