Shimon Peres used in Ma'ale Adumim annexation bid
The likeness of and a quote from former President Shimon Peres along with many other Israeli leaders is being used by a campaign to have the Israeli government annex the town of Ma'ale Adumim.
The campaign is being called “continuing on their path,” and uses the faces of all of the prime ministers who have served in that position since the establishment of the community. The ad campaign opens up with Shimon Peres, next to a quote he said regarding the town.
“Developing Ma’ale Adumim will ensure the fortification of Jerusalem,” he said.
During a memorial ceremony on Friday, Peres’s granddaughter Mika Almog said “The hand which is holding the weapon without hesitation must also be the hand which reaches out in peace.”
The campaign will also use the likeness of Ariel Sharon, who allegedly once said “Ma’ale Adumim will be built as a part of the nation of Israel, forever.” The likeness of several other leaders who made guarantees or statements attesting to Ma’ale Adumim remaining in Israeli hands forever will also be used.
Posters will be placed outside of the Knesset and at the entrances of Jerusalem.
The Ma’ale Adumim municipality and the “Regavim” movement are the main drivers of the campaign, along with the Yesha council. This corresponded to a Knesset move to approve a bill during the winter session. The initiative is being headed by MK Yoav Kish (Likud) and MK Bezalel Smotrich (Jewish Home).
This is all being done while immense pressure is on Prime Minister Netanyahu, who worries that US President Obama might take steps against Israel over the settlements during the latter’s last few days in office.
