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Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-354-6060 thejewishnews.com JULY 18 • 2024 | 7 J N deal we strike. ” Peres immediately objected, saying it would mark the first time Israel would “free prisoners who have murdered innocent civilians. ” “If we give in to the hijackers’ demand and release terrorists, everyone will understand us, but no one will respect us, ” Peres said. “If, on the other hand, we conduct a military operation to free the hostages, it is possible that no one will understand us, but everyone will respect us, depending of course on the outcome of the operation. ” Rabin shot back that without a plan, there was no choice. “You know as well as I do that the relatives of the hostages are stalking us day and night, ” Rabin continued. “They are beside themselves with fear, clamoring for us to make an exchange, and for good reason. ” Peres relented and voted with the others on the ministerial committee in support of opening negotiations. The next morning Rabin received the unanimous support of the full cabinet and then informed the Knesset Foreign Affairs Committee, which included opposition leader Menachem Begin. Begin quickly caucused with several members of his party. “Who knows better than me what it means to take a stand on a matter of principle, ” said Begin, who spent time in a Soviet gulag before immigrating to Palestine and then living for several years on the run from British authorities. “One of my principles is not to negotiate with terrorists. But when Jewish lives are at stake every principle must go by the board. We must rescue our brethren from execution. ” Next, Begin, who just five years later as prime minister would order a surprise strike on Iraq’s nuclear reactor, let Rabin know that absent a credible military rescue plan, he had the opposition’s support for negotiations. Soon after Israel’s decision to enter negotiations, however, the IDF produced its plan, shifting the calculus for Rabin and the other political leaders in support of a military option — even with the risk of casualties, among both the hostages and the Israeli soldiers sent to rescue them. “If we have a military option, ” the prime minister said, “we have to take it, even if the price is heavy, rather than give in to the terrorists. ” In 2024, no comparable rescue plan appears to be on the table, but the contours of the debate are similar: Some believe that negotiating with terrorists is succumbing to blackmail and argue Israel must press for a decisive military victory over Hamas. Others insist that in the interest of saving Israeli lives, even once unthinkable deals must be on the table. It was Peres, then president of Israel, who expressed the anguish of such choices when he signed off ceremonially on the deal that freed Shalit in 2011. “My decision in this matter to exercise my authority in no way pardons or forgives these murderers and criminals, ” he said. “I do not forgive and forget. The sense of loss will never be erased. The heroism of the victims will not be forgotten. ” Ami Eden is the CEO and executive editor of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency’s parent company, 70 Faces Media. Esther Shepherd is a first- generation college student who is forging her path to becoming a nurse. Her passion for helping others drives her dream, and she loves the support she has found at OCC. “I feel like they’re really here for me,” she says. From small classes to one-on-one tutoring sessions, OCC is built for students like her. Thanks to affordable and Rewarding careers start at OCC. 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