"Israel has a public interest in Arutz-7 broadcasting, which reaches not only a significant Jewish audience not otherwise represented by the established media in this country, but also Jews and Gentiles abroad who are misled by their own anti-Jewish and anti-Zionist media... The closure of this radio station is not only a blow against freedom of speech, but against Israel's national interests. No other radio program is more conducive to an enlightened and well-informed public."



The Arutz-7 management has begun efforts among Knesset Members to enact legislation enabling the station to resume broadcasting.



Supporters can sign petitions at "www.israelnn.com/petition.php?id=1"and "http://www.petitiononline.com/arutz7/petition.html".



Supporters can participate in Arutz-7's Email-a-thon by sending their phone number to "donations@IsraelNationalNews.com"; see announcement above.



Arutz-7 also launched a major fax-and-letter writing campaign this week, as an effective tool for the public to "wield its influence and quicken the resumption of Arutz-7 broadcasts." The list of government ministers whom supporters are advised to contact are:



Minister of Communications Ehud Olmert - fax 02-6662909, email "eulmert@knesset.gov.il"

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon - fax 02-5664838, email "pm_heb@pmo.gov.il"

Minister Meir Sheetrit 02-5317697, email "mshitrit@knesset.gov.il"

Defense Minister Sha'ul Mofaz - fax 03-6976218

Education Minister Limor Livnat - fax 02-5602246, email "llivnat@knesset.gov.il"

Justice Minister Tommy Lapid - fax 02-6285438, email "ylapid@knesset.gov.il"

Public Security Minister - fax 02-5308039 , email "zhanegbi@knesset.gov.il"