More Quotes
“You are the sons and daughters of this land, equal citizens, an inseparable part of the State of Israel … We must not widen the abyss that threatens to divide us, but we must continue to build the bridge which brings us together … We must build this bridge with faith and belief in one another. We can only build this bridge through cooperation, working to rebuild and create a base for mutual trust. Only out of a deep understanding that we share a common path, which we must travel together.”
“The State of Israel is obliged to relate to all its citizens with respect and equality. Just as it is obliged to carry out brave and significant steps to bridge the economic gaps – in resources, infrastructure and industry – between the Jewish public, and the Arab and Bedouin communities.” (Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin during a visit to the Bedouin city of Rahat, 18/02/2015)
“I’m delighted so many Israeli companies are listing in London. London offers many advantages for Israeli companies – appropriate regulation, the English language, more banks than anywhere else in the world, real excitement about what Israel has to offer, and all less than five hours flight away.” (British Ambassador to Israel Matthew Gould quoted in Globes, 15/02/2015)
“The Middle East is changing and it has become very volatile … Under my command, the IDF will prioritize its readiness, its operational skills, and its ethical fortitude, so we may wield whatever force necessary in the defense of the Israeli public. I pledge to lead the Israel Defense Forces with determination and wisdom, and with the utmost commitment to Israel’s security and the public’s safety.” (New IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot speaking at his swearing-in ceremony, 16/02/2015)
“The egregious campaigns for a cultural boycott of Israel are stoking ugly, atavistic movements in Europe. These need to be confronted by civilised opinion. Israeli governments are fallible but the Jewish state is a force for democracy in a region that is short of it. Europe’s Jews need to know that Israel is not their only refuge and defence.” (The Times editorial, 16/02/2015)
“Science is right at the heart of the UK-Israel relationship. Top British and Israeli scientists are already collaborating to develop cures to some of the most awful diseases. I am delighted that so many medical research powerhouses have now given their support to this collaboration. The new projects we are announcing today have the potential make a real difference to the lives of people who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.” (Britain’s Ambassador to Israel Matthew Gould in a statement on the announcement of £3.2 million of funding for eight joint medical research projects by British and Israeli scientists, 11/02/2015)
“The United Kingdom is proud to be Israel’s partner in science. In so many areas our scientists are working together and engaged in some of the most significant projects of our age. This programme [BIRAX (Britain Israel Research and Academic Exchange)] is about our world-class scientists and foundations collaborating to tackle some of the most challenging health conditions facing the world today, from heart disease to Parkinson’s and diabetes. Their research has the potential to change the lives of hundreds of millions of people.” (British Prime Minister David Cameron in a statement on the announcement of £3.2 million of funding for eight joint medical research projects by British and Israeli scientists, 11/02/2015)