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WJC President Bronfman: Sharon brought back my
pride in Israel
By Shlomo Shamir, Haaretz Correspondent
"For years I was a harsh critic of [Prime Minister] Ariel
Sharon, and now I'm his biggest supporter," World Jewish
Congress President Edgar Bronfman told Haaretz on
Thursday.
In explaining the recent change in his attitude toward Sharon
Bronfman said that over the past six months the prime
minister has proven to be a true leader, brave and clever.
The WJC President went on to say that God is on Sharon's
side, as He is on the side of people who do the right thing.
Bronfman, who is a prominent representative of the
American Jewish community's liberal branch, praised Sharon
as a person who realized that the diplomatic path he'd been
on was errant and dangerous and shifted his political
outlook. "In doing so, Sharon proved himself to be an
honorable leader."
"I love to be proud of Israel, and Sharon brought back my
pride in Israel," Bronfman said. He went on to say that he
expects the prime minister to continue advancing the
reconciliation process with the Palestinians and that Israel
will provide financial aid to the Palestinians.
Bronfman said that the WJC Board of Governors will
convene in Jerusalem in early 2006, and that the session will
be devoted in part to showing support for Sharon, Bronfman
said.