Following the "disengagement" from Gaza in the summer of 2005 and the complete negligence on the part of the government to properly handle the forced evacuees, the subsequent war in Lebanon one year later, the endless missiles fired upon the south and the recent war in Gaza, many good-minded Israelis are clearly against the

Only one of these parties says, in clear and straightforward terms, that they are 100% opposed to the creation of a Palestinian state.

establishment of a Palestinian state, in any shape or size, in Judea and Samaria. The direct threat that such a state would pose to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, as these two large population centers would become incredibly vulnerable to missile attacks, is quite obvious. In addition, in light of the disastrous handling of the disengagement refugees, it is inconceivable to think that Israel would succeed with the much larger Jewish population currently residing in Judea and Samaria.

However, despite the opposition of many good-minded Israelis to the 'two-state solution', it is quite clear and understandable that the United States has a different agenda. As a result of both an economy in disarray, and widespread dissatisfaction with the continued involvement of American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is obvious that the new president will do his utmost to bring the American troops back home and 'turn inward' in order to deal with the faltering economy. It is also just as clear that Israel will be required, as usual, to 'pay the price' for American appeasement with the various Arab and Muslim countries. Moreover, this is not something that theoretically might happen a few years down the road, but rather something which will most likely happen within the coming year.

Once again, from an American perspective this is quite clear and understandable, since America needs to do what it must do in order to preserve its teetering empire. Just as clear, however, is the relentless and intense pressure that will be applied to Israel within the coming year in order to formally agree to the creation of a Palestinian state in either all or part of a Jew-free (or somewhat Jew-free) Judea and Samaria. This is a very straightforward and clear analysis of the current situation and not some sort of 'doomsday' scenario or scare tactic.

Having said all this, and in light of the national elections which are quickly approaching, it is truly amazing to see that confusion on the Right is once again rearing its all-too-familiar head. Although there are several political parties that define themselves as 'nationalist' or 'right-wing' - Likud, Israel is Our Home (Yisrael Beiteinu), The Jewish Home (HaBayit HaYehudi), The National Union (HaIchud HaLeumi) - only one of these parties says, in clear and straightforward terms, that they are 100% opposed to the creation of a Palestinian state, in any shape or size, in any part of the Land of Israel.

That party, the National Union (HaIchud HaLeumi), speaks clearly and directly with a real Jewish soul, without worrying about political correctness. Moreover, their message, which is correct from a security perspective, is correct from a Jewish perspective as well. On the other hand, the Likud, including several of their key members

Anyone who truly cares about the future of this country will be voting for The National Union (HaIchud HaLeumi).

who recently cried "we told you Gaza would turn into Hamastan" (while conveniently forgetting to mention that these same key members voted in favor of the "disengagement"), speaks about a demilitarized Palestinian state with Israel controlling the border security.

Israel is Our Home (Yisrael Beiteinu), although different than Likud, also supports a two-state solution and suggests the trading of large population blocs (for example, Umm Al-Fahm and the “triangle” would be transferred to the Palestinian Authority in return for Israel officially annexing some Jewish areas in Judea and Samaria). Finally, there is The Jewish Home (HaBayit HaYehudi), which is basically a reincarnation of the increasingly pareve and boring Mafdal (National Religious Party). Some nice people, but not the type of party I would turn to when the future of the country is literally on the line.

It should be obvious, then, that anyone who truly cares about the future of this country will be voting for The National Union (HaIchud HaLeumi) on Election Day, since they are the only party that is 100% dedicated to trying to stop the madness here. For this reason, I am alarmed to hear of many good-intentioned right-wing voters who are ready to place their vote with the Likud or Israel is Our Home (Yisrael Beiteinu), either because they are totally unaware that both these parties support a two-state solution or because they think that strengthening these parties will somehow "provide the answer." Please don't be fooled. The future of our country is at stake.