More Quotes
“I am here this week in Washington to discuss the future of this relationship — how can we meet future challenges for both of us – the US and Israel, bearing in mind a future situation that is going to be characterized in the Middle East by chronic instability over a very long period of time.” (Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon during a visit to Washington, 27/10/2015)
“The intolerable reality of civilians continually living under the threat of Gaza rockets is unacceptable, unbearable and must stop. Hamas must enforce their responsibilities or face the consequences. We will act against those that attack us and hold those that enable attacks against Israel accountable.” (IDF Spokesperson Lt. Col. Peter Lerner in a statement, 26/10/2015)
“We must ensure, for us and the next generations, that the day upon which we remember Rabin’s murder will be a day belonging to all Israel; all its camps, all its sectors, a day of self-examination for the Israeli people, a time of self-examination for Israeli democracy.”
“Twenty years since the murder, and we must ask ourselves – did we do enough to repair the cracks opened by the murderer? Are we doing enough to imprint into the consciousness of this nation, for generations to come, again and again, the destructive potential of political violence?” (Israeli President Reuven Rivlin speaking at a memorial ceremony for Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, 25/10/2015)
“We have to stop incitement, we have to stop the violence. And I think it’s critical. Obviously, this conversation that you and I will have is very important to settle on the steps that will be taken that take us beyond the condemnation and beyond the rhetoric. It is absolutely critical to end all incitement and all violence, and to find a road forward to build the possibility that is not there today for a larger process.
So we have to go steps. But today we, you and I, can really – we can build that process. We have been at this, we know each other well. I believe we have the ability to make a difference, and that’s what I came here to do. And I hope, in this conversation, we can make progress.
I talked with King Abdullah yesterday. I have talked with President Abbas. I believe people want this to de-escalate. So let’s go to work, and see what we can do.” (US Secretary of State John Kerry speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 22/10/2015)
“We expect him [Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas] to condemn everything that constitutes an act of terrorism. One can’t have open talks with Israel if this does not happen … Young Palestinians need a perspective and unilateral steps are not helpful.” (German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 21/10/2015)
“If we do not act fast the dynamics on the ground may only get worse, with serious repercussions in and beyond Israel and Palestine … Violence only undermines the legitimate Palestinian aspirations for statehood, and of the longing of Israelis for security and peace.”
“My visit reflects the sense of global alarm at the dangerous escalation in violence between Israelis and Palestinians … I am here to encourage and support all efforts to lower tensions and prevent the situation from spinning out of control.” (UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon speaking at a press conference alongside Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, 20/10/2015