Prior to Aliya in 1986 Sharansky was best known for his time in Soviet prisons after his arrest in 1977.
“It’s a dramatic step but it embodies a clear message that we are not willing to accept the distortion of history ."
“Dear Raziel, you were nothing but praise for God – as your named indicated. We are at war and you are a victim of that war."
The proposal includes a clause allowing the government to reinstate laws struck down by the High Court of Justice."