More Quotes
“I would like to remind everyone that the conflict isn’t over… We’re still here and the Palestinians are still here. Our interest is to resolve the conflict, and ignoring reality is not an option.” (Justice Minister Tzipi Livni speaking to a Hatnuah Knesset Faction meeting, 19/05/2014)
“You did it big time. You kept us on the map … and we are proud of you.”
“A big smile spread across my face and across the faces of all the people of Israel. It was a fantastic game with lots of team spirit and a spirit of victory. The citizens of Israel are all proud of you.” (Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball coach David Blatt on their Euroleague victory 18/05/2014)
Military-to-military cooperation between the United States and Israel is stronger than ever … Minister Ya’alon and I are both committed to ensuring that it not only stays that way, but it grows stronger.
Every time I visit Israel, I am reminded of Theodor Herzl’s words: “if you will it, it is no dream.” I am reminded of the strength, the resilience, and the optimism of the Israeli people. And I am reminded of why America’s commitment to a strong and secure Israel has not and never will be anything but complete and unwavering. (US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel during a press conference alongside Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon, 15/05/2014)
“Britain is one of the most advanced countries in the world on cyber defence, and we place great importance on promoting and strengthening cooperation with our UK partners on all levels. We believe that mutual sharing of knowledge will strengthen both countries and contribute to their capacity to deal with the changing global cyber threats”. (Dr. Eviatar Matania, head of the Israeli National Cyber Bureau during the signing ceremony of the new bilateral fund into cyber research, 14/05/2014)
“I will oppose any attempt to delay the election for President … It is a constitutional change that cannot be introduced at the last moment and implemented in a rush.” (Finance Minister and Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid speaking to Army Radio, 13/05/2014)
“I am determined, together with Prime Minister Netanyahu, to make further efforts to strengthen Japan-Israel relations, so that the potentials are fully materialized.” (Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in a joint statement with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu 12/05/2014)