More Quotes
“The State of Israel has many economic achievements and all citizens need to be part of it. My governments have invested major sums in developing your communities. I am committed to equal opportunity for all.” (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a discussion on advancing socio-economic development in Arab sector local councils, 27/07/2015)
“I express my support for the security forces, and for their determination to prevent any harm or interference to the prayers at the Western Wall, the remnant of our Temple … Such acts of hatred cannot be tolerated and we will not allow any disturbances to prevent Jews from praying at this holy site.” (Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, 26/07/2015)
“Iran threatens Israel, not only through its nuclear programme, but by supporting and standing behind terrorist organisations across the region; whether in Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, or the Sinai Peninsula.” (Israeli President Reuvent Rivlin speaking to the President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar Kitarović, 23/07/2015)
“I’m delighted that UK scientists will now be able to deepen their cooperation in water research with Israeli counterparts … The work of Israeli research institutions like Tel Aviv University and the Weizmann Institute, both of which I visited today, continues to improve the lives of those in water-poor countries. The UK, with its cutting-edge research facilities and vibrant scientific community, is determined to contribute to this effort with the cluster of new research initiatives we announced today.” (British Ambassador to Israel David Quarrey speaking to the media, 22/07/2015)
“The deal with Iran poses grave threats to Israel and the Middle East, to Europe and the world.
It will put Iran at the threshold of an entire nuclear arsenal within a decade, because at that time the deal permits Iran to build as many centrifuges as it wants and to enrich as much uranium as it wants, which means that Iran could break out in a decade or so to dozens of nuclear bombs in zero time.
And almost immediately, starting from this year, as the deal passes, the deal will give Iran hundreds of billions of dollars to bankroll its aggression in the region and its terrorism around the world.
That’s more money for the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, more money for the Quds Force, for Hezbollah, for Hamas and Islamic Jihad, for the Libyan proxy terrorists of Iran, more money for the Shiite militias in Iraq, for the Houthis in Yemen.” (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting with Italian PM Matteo Renzi. 21/07/2015)
“The scope and depth of the relationship between the defence establishment of the United States and Israel is unprecedented. Between the Pentagon and the Ministry of Defence, between our armed forces, intelligence agencies and defence industries.
There is no greater friend of the state of Israel than the United States of America, who provide us our strategic backbone. At this very moment, as we stand here, the United States and Israel continued working together on highly sophisticated technological ventures, joint military training and other cooperative projects.” (Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon speaking at a press conference alongside US Secretary of Defence Ash Carter, 20/07/2015).