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'''Samuel Katz''' ([[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]: שמואל כ"ץ ''Shmuel Katz''), alias '''Mooki''' ([[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]: מוקי) (born [[December 9]], [[1914]]) is an Israeli historian, biographer, essayist, publisher and [[Revisionist Zionism|Revisionist]] politician.<ref>Senior, 2005, p. 86.</ref> He was a member of the first [[Knesset|Israeli Knesset Assembly]]<ref> [http://www.knesset.gov.il/mk/eng/mk_eng.asp?mk_individual_id_t=464 Knesset Profile]</ref> and of the [[Irgun]] high command.<ref>Bowyer Bell, 1996, p. 111; p. 139.</ref> He is also known for his research on Jewish leader [[Zeev Jabotinsky]], of whom he was a "loyal adherent".<ref>Shindler, 2005, p.11.</ref>
'''Samuel Katz''' ([[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]: שמואל כ"ץ ''Shmuel Katz''), alias '''Mooki''' ([[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]: מוקי) (born [[December 9]], [[1914]]) is an Israeli writer, historian and journalist <ref> [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1569800421/002-4808670-4079245?v=glance&n=283155 Library Journal]</ref>. He was a member of the first [[Knesset|Israeli Knesset Assembly]].<ref> [http://www.knesset.gov.il/mk/eng/mk_eng.asp?mk_individual_id_t=464 Knesset Profile]</ref> He is also known for his research on Jewish leader [[Zeev Jabotinsky]].<ref> Review of ''Lone Wolf''</ref>


Katz was born in 1914 in [[South Africa]]. In 1930 he joined the [[Betar]] Revisionist youth movement.
Katz was born in 1914 in [[South Africa]]. In 1930 he joined the [[Betar]] movement.


In 1936 he moved to Palestine and joined the [[Irgun]]. In 1939 he was sent to London by Jabotinsky to speak on issues concerning Palestine. He was the editor of the paper ''The [[Jewish Standard]]'' and has written for the ''[[Daily Express]]'' and the ''[[Jerusalem Post]]''.
In 1936 he moved to Palestine and joined the [[Irgun]]. In 1939 he was sent to London by Jabotinsky to speak on issues concerning Palestine. He was the editor of the paper ''The [[Jewish Standard]]'' and has written for the ''[[Daily Express]]'' and the ''[[Jerusalem Post]]''.


In 1946 Katz came back to Israel and joined the HQ of [[Etzel]] where he was active in the aspect of foreign relations. He was one of the seven members of the high command of the Irgun,<ref>'France Accused Of Supporting Palestine Terrorists: Jewish Leader Tells Of Murder Plot', ''The Times'', Friday, [[March 18]], 1966; pg. 11; Issue 56583; col F.</ref> and acted as propaganda chief.<ref>Seliktar, 2002, p. 39.</ref><ref> Terence Smith, New York Times, June 27, 1977 </ref>
In 1946 Katz came back to Israel and joined the HQ of [[Etzel]] where he was active in the aspect of foreign relations. He was one of the seven members of the high command of the Irgun,<ref>'France Accused Of Supporting Palestine Terrorists: Jewish Leader Tells Of Murder Plot', ''The Times'', Friday, [[March 18]], 1966; pg. 11; Issue 56583; col F.</ref> as well as a spokesman of the organization.<ref>Seliktar, 2002, p. 39.</ref><ref> Terence Smith, New York Times, June 27, 1977 </ref>


In 1948 Katz assisted in the bringing of the [[Altalena Affair|Altalena]] ship to the shores of Israel.
In 1948 Katz assisted in the bringing of the [[Altalena Affair|Altalena]] ship to the shores of Israel.


Shmuel Katz was one of the founders of the [[Herut]] political party, co-founder of the [[Land of Israel Movement]] in 1967, and in 1971 helped to create [[Americans for a Safe Israel]].
Shmuel Katz was one of the founders of the [[Herut]] political party, co-founder of the [[Whole Land of Israel Movement]] in 1967, and in 1971 helped to create [[Americans for a Safe Israel]].


In 1977 Katz became "Adviser to the Prime Minister of Information Abroad" to [[Menachem Begin]]. Colin Shindler has noted that during Katz's time as Begin's adviser "his attemtpts to propagate both a Revisionist version of the previous thirty years and a hard-line version of contemporary events were consistently blocked by Dayan".<ref>Shindler, 2001, p. 91.</ref>
In 1977 Katz became "Adviser to the Prime Minister of Information Abroad" to [[Menachem Begin]]. He accompanied Begin on two trips to Washington and was asked to explain some points to [[President Carter]]. <ref> The New York Times, January 6 1978, Adviser to Begin quits </ref> He quit this task on [[January 5]], 1978 because of differences with the Cabinet over peace proposals <ref>Michael Knipe, 'Settlements continue to spring up in Sinai', ''The Times'', Friday, [[January 6]], 1978; pg. 4; Issue 60203; col G.</ref> with Egypt.<ref>Masalha, 2000, p. 80.</ref>


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A well known book by Katz is ''[[Battleground: Fact and Fantasy in Palestine]]''. In this book Katz describes the roots of the [[Arab-Israeli conflict]] and claims to expose anti-Zionist myths about it. Katz attacks what he calls propaganda used by Arab sources about the roots of the conflict and attempts to refute them. In the preamble of the last edition of the book, the author writes that the book is being taught in numerous schools around the world. In placing its first order for paperbacks from [[Bantam Books]], an official import company in the [[Peoples Republic of China]] selected this book together with two more.<ref> The New York Times, Notes on People, January 26, 1974 </ref>
Katz accompanied Begin on two trips to Washington and was asked to explain some points to [[President Carter]]. <ref> The ''New York Times'', [[January 6]], 1978, 'Adviser to Begin quits'.</ref> He quit this task on [[January 5]], 1978 because of differences with the Cabinet over peace proposals <ref>Michael Knipe, 'Settlements continue to spring up in Sinai', ''The Times'', Friday, [[January 6]], 1978; pg. 4; Issue 60203; col G.</ref> with Egypt.<ref>Masalha, 2000, p. 80.</ref>


Another project for which Katz dedicated many years of his life is the two volume biography of Jabotinsky of 1792 pages, entitled "Lone Wolf, A Biography of Valadimir (Ze'ev) Jabotinsky." <ref> Review of ''Lone Wolf''</ref>
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His most widely circulated book is ''[[Battleground: Fact and Fantasy in Palestine]]''. In this book Katz describes the roots of the [[Arab-Israeli conflict]] and claims to expose anti-Zionist myths about it. Katz attacks what he calls propaganda used by Arab sources about the roots of the conflict and attempts to refute them. In the preamble of the last edition of the book, the author claims that the book is being taught in numerous schools around the world. In placing its first order for paperbacks from [[Bantam Books]], an official import company in the [[Peoples Republic of China]] selected this book together with two more.<ref> The ''New York Times'', Notes on People, January 26, 1974 </ref>


==Published Books==
==Published Books==
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==References==
==References==
*Bowyer Bell, J (1996). ''Terror Out of Zion: The Fight for Israeli Independence''. Transaction Publishers. ISBN 1-560-00870-9
* [http://www.knesset.gov.il/mk/heb/mk.asp?mk_individual_id_t=464 Knesset biography] (in Hebrew)
* [http://www.knesset.gov.il/mk/heb/mk.asp?mk_individual_id_t=464 Knesset biography] (in Hebrew)
*Masalha, Nur (2000). ''Imperial Israel and the Palestinians: The Politics of Expansion''. Pluto Press. ISBN 0-7453-1615-8
*Masalha, Nur (2000). ''Imperial Israel and the Palestinians: The Politics of Expansion''. Pluto Press. ISBN 0-7453-1615-8
*Seliktar, Ofira (2002). ''Divided We Stand: American Jews, Israel, and the Peace Process''. Praeger/Greenwood. ISBN 0-275-97408-1
*Seliktar, Ofira (2002). ''Divided We Stand: American Jews, Israel, and the Peace Process''. Praeger/Greenwood. ISBN 0-275-97408-1
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*[http://www.jewishpost.com/jp0207/jpn0207c.htm Jewish Post of New York Online Review of ''Lone Wolf'' "The Best Biography of Jabotinsky"]
*Senior, Boris (2005). ''New Heavens: My Life as a Fighter Pilot and a Founder of the Israel Air Force''. Brassey's. ISBN 1-5748-8679-7
*Shindler, Colin (2001). The Land Beyond Promise: Israel, Likud and the Zionist Dream. I.B.Tauris. ISBN 1-860-64774-X
*Shindler, Colin (2005). ''The Triumph of Military Zionism: nationalism and the origins of the Israeli right''. I B Tauris. ISBN 1-845-11030-7
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*[http://www.jewishpost.com/jp0207/jpn0207c.htm Jewish Post of New York Online Review of ''Lone Wolf'']


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 01:45, 3 December 2006

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Samuel Katz (Hebrew: שמואל כ"ץ Shmuel Katz), alias Mooki (Hebrew: מוקי) (born December 9, 1914) is an Israeli writer, historian and journalist [1]. He was a member of the first Israeli Knesset Assembly.[2] He is also known for his research on Jewish leader Zeev Jabotinsky.[3]

Katz was born in 1914 in South Africa. In 1930 he joined the Betar movement.

In 1936 he moved to Palestine and joined the Irgun. In 1939 he was sent to London by Jabotinsky to speak on issues concerning Palestine. He was the editor of the paper The Jewish Standard and has written for the Daily Express and the Jerusalem Post.

In 1946 Katz came back to Israel and joined the HQ of Etzel where he was active in the aspect of foreign relations. He was one of the seven members of the high command of the Irgun,[4] as well as a spokesman of the organization.[5][6]

In 1948 Katz assisted in the bringing of the Altalena ship to the shores of Israel.

Shmuel Katz was one of the founders of the Herut political party, co-founder of the Whole Land of Israel Movement in 1967, and in 1971 helped to create Americans for a Safe Israel.

In 1977 Katz became "Adviser to the Prime Minister of Information Abroad" to Menachem Begin. He accompanied Begin on two trips to Washington and was asked to explain some points to President Carter. [7] He quit this task on January 5, 1978 because of differences with the Cabinet over peace proposals [8] with Egypt.[9]

A well known book by Katz is Battleground: Fact and Fantasy in Palestine. In this book Katz describes the roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict and claims to expose anti-Zionist myths about it. Katz attacks what he calls propaganda used by Arab sources about the roots of the conflict and attempts to refute them. In the preamble of the last edition of the book, the author writes that the book is being taught in numerous schools around the world. In placing its first order for paperbacks from Bantam Books, an official import company in the Peoples Republic of China selected this book together with two more.[10]

Another project for which Katz dedicated many years of his life is the two volume biography of Jabotinsky of 1792 pages, entitled "Lone Wolf, A Biography of Valadimir (Ze'ev) Jabotinsky." [11]

Published Books

  • Days of Fire (1966)
  • Battleground (1973)
  • Lo Oz Velo Hadar (No Courage and No Glory) (1981) An English version available as "The Hollow Peace".
  • Lone Wolf: A Two-Volume Biography of Vladimir (Ze’ev) Jabotinsky (1993)

Footnotes

  1. ^ Library Journal
  2. ^ Knesset Profile
  3. ^ Review of Lone Wolf
  4. ^ 'France Accused Of Supporting Palestine Terrorists: Jewish Leader Tells Of Murder Plot', The Times, Friday, March 18, 1966; pg. 11; Issue 56583; col F.
  5. ^ Seliktar, 2002, p. 39.
  6. ^ Terence Smith, New York Times, June 27, 1977
  7. ^ The New York Times, January 6 1978, Adviser to Begin quits
  8. ^ Michael Knipe, 'Settlements continue to spring up in Sinai', The Times, Friday, January 6, 1978; pg. 4; Issue 60203; col G.
  9. ^ Masalha, 2000, p. 80.
  10. ^ The New York Times, Notes on People, January 26, 1974
  11. ^ Review of Lone Wolf

References

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