Binyamin Netanyahu's program, which he has presented to the public in bits and pieces over the past several months, includes long-range social and educational steps.
Speaking before some 1,000 party members, including MKs and Central Committee members, Netanyahu sharply attacked Prime Minister Olmert's willingness to give up on Jewish dreams and agree to the establishment of a PLO state in Judea, Samaria and Gaza.
Referring specifically to Olmert's speech at David Ben-Gurion's gravesite last month, Netanyahu said that such statements "prepare the way for further concessions of the Land of Israel and bring Hamas rockets closer to central Israel."
"Giving away territory," the former and possibly future Prime Minister said, "means giving them launching pads for rockets on Ben Gurion International Airport and Kfar Saba." Kfar Saba was chosen as the site for the gathering specifically because of its vulnerability in the event that Olmert's withdrawal plans are carried out.
"It's hard to tell the truth to the public," Netanyahu said, "but you can't simply look at the reality with rose-colored glasses. They said about Jabotinsky, too, that he was imagining things and a doom-sayer. Seven months ago, they called us the same - but the public has now finally begun to understand. But the government still has not."
'"All the warnings of those who opposed withdrawals over the past year and years have come true," Netanyahu said, "including even on the Iranian front." He explained that Iran was able to strengthen itself towards its goals of destroying Israel partially because official Israel ignored the threat.
Netanyahu also criticized the intention to cut back sharply on government aid to underprivileged neighborhoods, the need to return to Jewish values, and more.
Other speakers included MKs Limor Livnat, Yisrael Katz, Gideon Saar, Silvan Shalom, Danny Naveh and Yuval Shteinitz. Leaving all internal party differences aside - Shalom would like to unseat Netanyahu as party leader - all attacked Olmert for his policies towards Iran and the Palestinian Authority, including the $100 million in tax monies that Olmert has decided to unfreeze for the PA.
Several speakers called on Shas leader Eli Yishai and Yisrael Beiteinu head Avigdor Lieberman, right-wingers at heart, to leave the government.
Shteinitz said about Olmert, "Whoever is unable to deal with Kassams and Katyushas is also unable to deal with the Iranian threat. Facing these threats is a man who is not serious, not determined and lacking historic consciousness. Olmert, go home! Your time is up!"
Netanyahu and other opposition politicians have attacked Olmert for his continued restraint in the face of ongoing rocket attacks at the Negev. "A leader needs to be an active authority, not passive and not a man of restraint and inaction," Netanyahu declared last week.
Speaking before some 1,000 party members, including MKs and Central Committee members, Netanyahu sharply attacked Prime Minister Olmert's willingness to give up on Jewish dreams and agree to the establishment of a PLO state in Judea, Samaria and Gaza.
Referring specifically to Olmert's speech at David Ben-Gurion's gravesite last month, Netanyahu said that such statements "prepare the way for further concessions of the Land of Israel and bring Hamas rockets closer to central Israel."
"Giving away territory," the former and possibly future Prime Minister said, "means giving them launching pads for rockets on Ben Gurion International Airport and Kfar Saba." Kfar Saba was chosen as the site for the gathering specifically because of its vulnerability in the event that Olmert's withdrawal plans are carried out.
"It's hard to tell the truth to the public," Netanyahu said, "but you can't simply look at the reality with rose-colored glasses. They said about Jabotinsky, too, that he was imagining things and a doom-sayer. Seven months ago, they called us the same - but the public has now finally begun to understand. But the government still has not."
'"All the warnings of those who opposed withdrawals over the past year and years have come true," Netanyahu said, "including even on the Iranian front." He explained that Iran was able to strengthen itself towards its goals of destroying Israel partially because official Israel ignored the threat.
Netanyahu also criticized the intention to cut back sharply on government aid to underprivileged neighborhoods, the need to return to Jewish values, and more.
Other speakers included MKs Limor Livnat, Yisrael Katz, Gideon Saar, Silvan Shalom, Danny Naveh and Yuval Shteinitz. Leaving all internal party differences aside - Shalom would like to unseat Netanyahu as party leader - all attacked Olmert for his policies towards Iran and the Palestinian Authority, including the $100 million in tax monies that Olmert has decided to unfreeze for the PA.
Several speakers called on Shas leader Eli Yishai and Yisrael Beiteinu head Avigdor Lieberman, right-wingers at heart, to leave the government.
Shteinitz said about Olmert, "Whoever is unable to deal with Kassams and Katyushas is also unable to deal with the Iranian threat. Facing these threats is a man who is not serious, not determined and lacking historic consciousness. Olmert, go home! Your time is up!"
Netanyahu and other opposition politicians have attacked Olmert for his continued restraint in the face of ongoing rocket attacks at the Negev. "A leader needs to be an active authority, not passive and not a man of restraint and inaction," Netanyahu declared last week.