Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

Have the President’s Office Spokespeople mislead us with their denials?? Have we been Stonewalled?

Here’s the latest in a series of blog postings regarding Mt. Zion, President Katsav and the Vatican

Vatican Offers Swap Deal to Regain Site of Last Supper, dated 13 November, 2005

Excerpt:

“The proposals, contained in a draft agreement between the Israeli Government and the Vatican, come on the eve of a state visit to the Vatican next month by President Katzav. Final details on a long-delayed accord on the status of Roman Catholic properties in the Holy Land are expected to be agreed during the visit …”

Commentary:

While he visits the papal property of the pope, I think it¹s time that we picked up our psalms and pray that our President doesn¹t pick up his parker pen.

And ponder…why is it that when Israel wants to improve relations with an international party, it¹s always contingent on our relinquishing property in Eretz Yisrael?

1/ Jerusalem City Councilwoman Mina Fenton has provided additional letters and documents regarding protection of the sanctity of Jerusalem. These documents can be viewed here.

2/ Jewish Activities Planned for Mt. Zion — Click Here.

Summary:

Rabbi Mordechai Goldstein of the Diaspora Yeshiva was interviewed by Israel National News and outlined a number of steps being taken to protect Jewish ownership and possession of the Holy Place, including to “… increase tourism at the site, “…establish a Visitors Center on Mt. Zion …” ,”renovate the Yeshiva’s exterior…”, “hold a monthly Rosh Chodesh gathering and more.”

These steps will “… hopefully ensure, even if a new government arises and even if the Catholic Church comes back with more demands, that all the different bodies here - such as the Greek Orthodox and others - know their exact places and their rights.”

3/ To further promote Jewish interest in the area, VOICES Magazine is planning a “King David” tour of Mt. Zion and environs for this Sunday. Beginning at the Haas Promenade at 9 AM, the tour will include visits to the City of David, Mt. of Olives, the new Maaleh HaZeitim neighborhood, and King David’s burial site on Mt. Zion. The cost: 50 shekels. For more information, send email to izzy@actcom.co.il.

4/ The Fundamental Agreement Between the Holy See and the State of Israel (December 30, 1993) is a MUST-READ, particularly Article 10 which “reaffirms the right of the Catholic Church to property.”

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