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“We all see what is happening in Syria — the Syrian Air Force has attacked hundreds of Syrian civilians and they do not hesitate to use any means … Israel is monitoring developments in Syria and will do its utmost against this threat and against all threats.”
(source: Times of Israel)
HM Ambassador to Israel, Matthew Gould: “Everything we do is an expression of our values, and it is through our actions that we give voice to those values. Like our rejection of academic boycotts, because we believe that boycotts divide people and reduce understanding, when what we need is to bring people together … Our mission, of building scientific and academic links between our nations, is deeply unwelcome to some, who would rather go down the route of boycott than engagement … My government has stood firm by this mission [rejecting of academic boycotts], in part because of the knowledge that universities in Israel are places where the measure that counts is excellence, not agreement.”
“ We are monitoring developments in Syria, where there are dramatic developments almost daily… We are cooperating with the US and, together with the international community, are taking the necessary measures to prepare ourselves for the possibility of far-reaching changes in the regime, with implications for the sensitive weapons systems there.”
“The basic freedoms of ordinary Iranians are being denied. Many citizens live in constant fear of arbitrary arrest, false imprisonment and, in some cases, death. There is undeniable evidence of abuses. Journalists are targeted to restrict the free flow of information and lawyers are targeted in order to frighten those who make a stand for basic human rights. The recent death in custody of blogger Sattar Beheshti is one tragic example.” (Source www.gov.uk)
“Amnon was a true hero who carried the torch of peace, a rare and exceptionally wise man.”
“The number one way to settle this whole question of building and settlements is for the parties to come together and settle security, settle boundaries between them. That is the right path forward. We don’t want to see provocative action on either side.”