More Quotes
“Yesterday was an important reaffirmation of the Israeli justice system. Two Israelis who committed horrific acts of violence are being held to account […] No society is without extremists, but I am proud that Israel brings to justice violent criminals in our midst.” (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement via Facebook, 20/04/2016)
“The more we promote matters vis-à-vis the Palestinians bilaterally, the better. The Palestinians also know that in order to get something, they have to work with us, and not through all kinds of international platforms […] Israel’s policy of separating between [perpetrators of] terrorism and the rest of the population and enabling the continued employment of the Palestinians, instead of imposing a closure on them, is working effectively.” (Defence Minister Moshe Ya’alon during a tour of the West Bank, 19/04/2016)
“Our prayers go out for a speedy recovery for the terrorist attack victims undergoing treatment at this moment at hospitals in Jerusalem […] On such a day where morning exposes – to the credit of devoted security forces – a terrorist tunnel in the south of the country, and in the evening we ferry civilians returning from their daily routine to hospitals, it is clear to us all that our struggle against terrorism will never stop. We will chase down and reach all those who bid us harm until we achieve quiet.” (A statement by President Reuven Rivlin in response to the bus bombing in Jerusalem yesterday, 18/04/2016)
“In addition to the dozens of volunteers of IsraAID who are working hard to provide support to the teams on the ground IsraAID plans to provide ongoing support to both countries and regions in need.” (IsraAID statement announcing response to earthquakes in Ecuador and Japan. 17/04/02016)
“The situation in Gaza is hard, but Israel will aid with a series of economic measures that share a common policy – not to allow Gaza to collapse.” (Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amos Gilad, director of policy and political-military affairs at the Ministry of Defence, speaking at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 13/04/2016)
“The holy sites are the legacy of our forefathers and it is incumbent upon us to maintain them as they are our religious and cultural heritage. The wholeness of such places and their unique character must be maintained and they must be protected from all violence and violation.” (Joint Statement of the Council of Faith Community Leaders Israel, 13/04/2016)