More Quotes
“This day, which marks the expulsion and exile of Jews from the Arab countries and Iran, is an opportunity to start a historical justice. With a sobered and refreshed viewpoint which does not ignore the problems of the past. But more than that, this day asks us to remember and embrace in our hearts the cultural treasures created in these Jewish communities from the Arab countries and Iran, and get to know the important part they played in creating the joint future woven here today as part of the history of the State of Israel.” (Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin speaking at the first ceremony commemorating the expulsion and exile of Jews from Arab countries and Iran, 30/11/2014)
“We will not allow pyromaniacs and criminals who take the law into their own hands to disrupt our daily lives … We will continue to denounce the extremists and do whatever it takes to restore the quiet to Jerusalem.” (Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat on the arson attack on Israel’s largest Jewish-Arab educational institution, the Max Rayne Hand in Hand School in Jerusalem, 30/12/2014)
“The nation state bill is an attempt to undermine the Declaration of Independence for political interests. The bill will damage the country both at home and abroad … Ben-Gurion’s legacy demands us to make sure Israel remains the state it was founded to be – a model state, enlightened, seeking peace, justice and equality.” (Former President Shimon Peres, speaking at a memorial for Israel’s first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, 27/11/2014)
“One of the reasons I’m such a strong supporter of Israel is that it is a country that has given rights and democracy to its people and it’s very important that that continues. When you look across the region and you look at those indexes of freedom you see that Israel is one of the few countries that ticks the boxes in terms of freedom and it’s very important it continues to do so.” (Prime Minister David Cameron speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, 26/11/2014)
“I paid my respects and wished long life to the family of Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Goldberg. I then visited the Har Nof synagogue where the tragic murders took place. It was especially horrific that such brutal and appalling acts happened in a holy place of worship and learning.” (Cabinet Secretary Francis Maude MP after visiting the shiva of Avraham Goldberg, the British-born rabbi among the five people murdered by Palestinian terrorists in a Jerusalem synagogue, 24/11/2014)
“Secretary Chuck Hagel is a true friend of Israel. His dedication to ensuring Israel’s security has been unwavering.
Over the past two years, I had the privilege and honor of enjoying an open, candid and very warm relationship with Secretary Hagel.” (Israel’s Minister of Defence Moshe Yaalon, via Twitter, 24/11/2014)