More Quotes
“The truth is, the economic relationship between Britain and Israel has never been better. Investment flows in both directions are fantastic. The British government is opposed to boycotts — we’re clear about that.” Ambassador Matthew Gould speaking to the Jewish Chronicle, 25/12/2014/.
“In recent weeks we have seen a stepped-up Iranian effort to intensify terrorist actions in Judea and Samaria. None other than the Palestinian Authority ambassador in Teheran said that he was enthused by Iranian ruler Khamenei’s instructions to send weapons to the West Bank and he added, and I quote, ‘The Zionist regime is an aggressive cancerous growth which, sooner or later, must be eliminated.’ Now I emphasize, it was not a Hamas man who said this, it was the Palestinian Authority ambassador in Teheran. Now what is the UN doing in response? Instead of dealing with this incitement they are giving it an honored place, the same incitement that has led to the recent terrorist attack, and they are also moving forward on a unilateral Palestinian proposal to try and pass a decision in the Security Council, the purpose of which is to bring about a forced settlement that would establish here a second Hamastan and would endanger our security.
This is the same UN the Human Rights Council of which passed dozens of decisions this year against Israel, one decision on Iran and one decision on Syria. We will continue to insist on our truth and we will also continue to vigorously rebuff attempts to force terms on us that would endanger our security and our future. We expect national unity on this national issue.” (At opening of Cabinet meeting, 29/12/2014.)
“The State of Israel has a close relationship with Christian leaders and we will continue to invest in the sites that are holy to Christians. Christians will always enjoy freedom of worship in Israel.”
“Global cooperation is more than a moral obligation to provide assistance to people in need – it is an investment in the long-term prosperity of all people … This idea is central to the Jewish value of tikkun olam, the obligation of every person to make the world a better place.”
“The global community has the tools and skills to bring relief to the communities that have been devastated by the Ebola virus … Working together, I am confident that we can combat this disease and bring health and security to the nations of West Africa.” (Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Rob Prosor speaking after Israel pledged an additional $8.75 million towards fighting Ebola, making Israel as the 6th largest state to contribute to fighting Ebola, and first per capita, 18/12/2014)
“The fact is that Hamas is deterred. This comes up clearly, since this time, too, Hamas arrested those who fired the rocket … the question is how long will this last, and I hope for as long a period as possible.” (Israel’s Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon speaking at an event on Sunday about Israel’s air-strike in response to Hamas rocket fire into southern Israel, 21/12/2014)
“We have seen the draft. It is not something we would support … We think others feel the same and are calling for further consultations. The Palestinians understand that.” (US State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki at a State Department press briefing, 18/12/2014)