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“It is imperative that the Syrian Arab Republic concludes remaining removal operations as quickly as possible, as the authorities have pledged to do.”
“However, it is now evident that some activities related to the elimination of the chemical weapons program of the Syrian Arab Republic will continue beyond 30 June 2014.” (UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon in a letter to the UN Security Council, 28/05/2014)
“If there will be annexation [of the West Bank], then there will be no government. There is no solution but the two state solution. Unilateral withdrawal and annexation will only lead to a bi-national nation. Which spells the end of Zionism.” (Finance Minister Yair Lapid speaking at the Israel Bar Association, 27/05/2014)
“I believe that your visit and call for peace will echo through the region and contribute to revitalising the efforts to complete the peace process between us and the Palestinians, based on two states living in peace.” (Israeli President Shimon Peres in an address to Pope Francis at the presidential residence in Jerusalem, 26/05/2014)
“This visit is of historic importance and paramount significance to Jerusalem and as we complete the preparation of the city for the visit, we will reveal the capital of Israel as a modern city that is open to all the world.” (Mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat speaking to reporters, 22/05/2014)
“The police and Shin Bet (security service) have taken out restraining orders against several right-wing activists, who according to information from Shin Bet are planning to commit provocative acts during the pope’s visit.” (Police spokesperson Luba Samri speaking to the AFP News Agency, 21/05/2014)
“I am here to learn from the best practices of Israel in science, technology and innovation. And this is also a trip of promoting cooperation. It is truly our hope that we will be able to bring our cooperation in all fields to new heights, and certainly it is indeed a trip of friendship, and I am here to enhance the friendship between our peoples.” (Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong in a press conference with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, 19/05/2014)