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“We’re conducting a serious review of this reported incident … if the reports are confirmed and if there is a violation of any relevant UN Security Council resolution, then we’re going to take the appropriate actions, as we’ve proven that we’re capable of doing in the past.” (State Department spokesperson John Kirby speaking to the press, 08/12/2015)
“Yossi Cohen has a vast wealth of experience and achievements and has proven his ability in various fields within the organization. He has leadership skills and professional understanding, which are the characteristics required of those who would lead the organization.” (Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement, 07/12/2015)
“Only a two-state solution can provide Palestinians independence, sovereignty and dignity and provide Israelis the secure and recognized borders of a democratic Jewish state… Inaction is not an option and a one-state solution is no solution, it is a prescription for endless conflict” (US Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, speaking before the Brookings Institution’s Saban Forum 06/12/15)
“[The UK is] firmly opposed to boycotts and is deeply committed to promoting the UK’s trade and business ties with Israel.
The total value of trade and services between our two countries is now well over £4.5 billion a year and there are more than 300 Israeli companies with a physical presence in the UK responsible for thousands of jobs. In the tech sector Israel boasts more active start-ups than any country outside the United States and the high-tech sector accounts for about half of all Israeli exports. If the UK is going to thrive as a centre of digital technology we have to work with the best in the world – And that means Israel.” (Business Secretary Sajid Javid, speaking at the second annual Arabtech event in central London, 03/12/2015)
“We are very worried about Iran’s presence in Syria … Iran’s Quds Force is currently the only source actively working in Syria to attack us, trying to smuggle weapons and run messengers.”
“The Iranian regime is perceived as one of the key sources of stability for the Middle East, but we would argue that it is the heart of the problem. This regime generates terrorism and undermines many of the regimes in the Middle East, and this is not good news for the region, not only Israel. The Iranian terror network is active across the world, including the US.” (Israeli Minister of Defence Moshe Yaalon speaking to the US Congress, 02/12/2015)
“At this conference I have met with dozens of leaders from around the world, with President Obama, with the Prime Minister of India, with leaders from Africa, with European leaders, Merkel and Cameron, I invited Prince Charles to visit Jerusalem – all world leaders in effect.
Israel’s position is very strong. People are seeking out a close relationship with us. They understand that Israel is a major regional force as well as a major global force in technology and cyber. There is hardly anyone who hasn’t spoken with me about this and they also understand that we can help in the war on terrorism and radical Islam. This is strong and genuine. This finds expression in the desire of many leaders, from Australia and in general, to talk and cooperate with Israel.
I am in the group photo, there is a protocol. It is important that the world see that we are always ready to talk. But on the other side, I have no illusions about Abu Mazen [Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas]. I discussed this with President Obama in a conversation we had while walking in the corridors here, and I told him that a main part of terrorism is incitement and that Abu Mazen must stop his incitement and the lies that he is spreading about our policy on the Temple Mount. President Obama told me that he intends to discuss this with Abu Mazen, that he agrees with me that this must stop.” (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking to the media, 30/11/2015)