ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA NEWS RELEASE ZOA Praises Sec'y Pompeo Saying Sovereignty Decision on Judea-Samaria Is Up to Israel ZOA Urges Israel to Promptly Move to Apply Sovereignty Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) President Morton A. Klein and ZOA Chairman Mark Levenson, Esq. released the following statement: The ZOA praises Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for his statement at this morning’s press briefing confirming that Israel’s exercise of sovereignty over the historic and lawful Jewish lands of Judea-Samaria is an Israel decision. Secretary Pompeo stated: “We’re happy with a new [Israeli] government formed. A fourth [election] we think wouldn’t have been Israel’s their best interest, but we’ll leave that to them. We think it’s not in the world’s best interest. We’re glad there’s now a fully formed government in Israel. As for the annexation in the West Bank, the Israelis will ultimately make those decisions. That’s an Israeli decision. We will work closely with them to share with them our views of this in a private setting.” (See Pompeo briefing video, at minute 20:05.) Israel indeed has had the right to exercise sovereignty over Judea-Samaria (sometimes referred to by the Jordanian name “West Bank”). Judea and Samaria are the heart of the historic Jewish kingdoms, faith and history. These areas were moreover guaranteed to the Jewish people for the reestablishment of the Jewish homeland, under binding international law, including the San Remo resolution, the Mandate, the Anglo-American Convention, and the UN Charter. Israel should have exercised sovereignty over these areas decades ago. The strategic hills of Judea-Samaria are also essential to Israel’s security. Without these areas, Israel’s major cities and airport would be in close firing range of Arab terrorist rockets. Israel’s prompt exercise of her sovereignty rights is moreover widely supported by Jews throughout the world. Last October, the World Zionist Congress – the parliament of the Jewish people – passed a resolution (res. 5.3, proposed by World Likud – ZOA Coalition), with a significant majority of the vote, “call[ing] upon the Israel Government to apply Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley, and to also promote settlement in these areas.” It is critical for Israel to exercise her sovereign rights to Judea-Samaria promptly, during a U.S. administration that, as Secretary Pompeo affirmed today, understands that this is an Israeli decision. Further delay would risk Israel having to deal with a new administration that opposes and interferes with Israel’s rights and security. Click here to view the News Release on our website. ‌ ‌ ‌ About the ZOA Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW! Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2020, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!