More Quotes
“Israel’s master strategy needs to be moving toward a regional arrangement that will enable a full normalization of relations with the Arab states and the establishment of a demilitarized Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel … Convening a regional conference as the opening shot for a comprehensive regional arrangement is the most effective tactical and political tool for getting this process going. The framework of the discussions at this conference must be the Saudi-Arab initiative of 2002.” (Leader of Yesh Atid Yair Lapid in a speech at Bar-Ilan University, 20/09/2015)
“Today the world is divided between those trying to undermine religious coexistence and those trying to protect it. By saying that the ‘filthy feet’ of Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount desecrate it, Mahmoud Abbas has now clarified on which side he stands.” (Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dore Gold in a statement, 17/09/2015)
What discussions has the Minister had with the people in the civil service who are responsible for the provision of library services about the appalling decision to remove an exhibition about Israeli and Palestinian people playing football together? Does he think that the decision to remove the exhibition will bring people together and further knowledge, which is what libraries are supposed to be about? (Ian Austin MP during oral questions to the Secretary of State for Wales, 16/09/2015)
“On the evening of Rosh Hashana, Alexander Levlovitz – a family man, and a Jerusalemite – was murdered … This bloody incident is further evidence that terrorism is terrorism – whether with stones or other weapons – and that we must act firmly and appropriately against terrorism.” (Israeli President Reuven Rivlin via Facebook, 15/09/2015)
“I want to say here in 10 Downing Street, and reaffirm again, that I am ready to resume direct negotiations with the Palestinians with no conditions whatsoever … and I’m willing to do so immediately.” (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with Prime Minister Cameron, 10/09/2015)
“I’d say [to Israel] that they will not see [the end] of these 25 years … God willing, there will be no such thing as a Zionist regime in 25 years. Until then, struggling, heroic and jihadi morale will leave no moment of serenity for Zionists.” (Iranian Supreme leader Ali Khamenai during a speech in Tehran, 09/09/2015)