More Quotes
“Equal opportunities for education and equal treatment when it comes to welfare aren’t privileges. It’s the government’s job and the job of the government ministers to fulfill their basic obligations.” (Yeruham Regional Council Head Michael Biton protesting the government’s education and welfare budget allocation during the ‘equality march’ to Jerusalem, 15/06/2016)
“Fear and hate will continue to tear our two countries apart from the inside, but they will always be confronted by a spirit of understanding, respect, and tolerance. It’s up to us to change the rhetoric, to promote love over anger, empathy over blame, and to choose peace over hatred.” (US Deputy Ambassador to Israel Keith Mines on the Orlando shooting, 14/06/2016)
“I am proud to be the first Israeli elected to this position. Israel is a world leader in international law and in fighting terrorism. We are pleased to have the opportunity to share our knowledge with the countries of the world.” (Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon on becoming the first Israeli to chair one of the six UN’s permanent committees, the UN Legal Committee, 13/06/2016)
“This attack against the LGBT community in Orlando is as cowardly as it is abhorrent. The Israeli people stand shoulder to shoulder with our American brothers and sisters in the moral and just fight against all forms of violence and hatred. On behalf of all of Israel, I send my condolences to the families of the victims, and prayers for a speedy recovery of the injured.” (President Reuven Rivlin sending his condolences to the families affected by the Orlando shooting, 12/06/2016).
“I am sickened by the appalling attack in Tel Aviv. We stand with Israel against terrorism & my thoughts are with the victims & families.” (Prime Minister David Cameron reacting of the Tel Aviv shooting via Twitter, 09/06/2016)
“I was sitting in the restaurant and they were acting like any regular customer. They had bags and they ordered something to eat. Suddenly they pulled guns out and started firing. They didn’t shout anything. The two of them simply took the guns out and opened fire.” (The Manager of the Sarona branch of Max Brenner recounts the terror shooting in his restaurant, 08/08/2016)