We don’t point a pistol at our own forehead. That is not the way to conduct negotiations.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHUThe purpose of the Jewish state is to secure the Jewish future. That is why Israel must always have the ability to defend itself, against any threat.
More Benjamin Netanyahu Quotes
-
-
If we accept the notion that terrorists will have immunity because as they fire on civilians they hide behind civilians, then this tactic will be legitimized and the terrorists will have their greatest victory.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
Israel can make peace with an organization that seeks its destruction. That’s Hamas. But Israel can make peace with the Palestinian Authority. It requires a lot of courage from both sides including President Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
And I represent the entire people of Israel who say, ‘Thank you, America.” And we’re friends of America, and we’re the only reliable allies of America in the Middle East.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
But so far, you know who’s been violating the nuclear nonproliferation pact day and night? Those who signed it. Iran, Iraq, Libya and Iran violates it while calling for Israel’s destruction and racing to develop atomic weapons to that end.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
[The decision to travel to Washington and deliver the speech] has injected a degree of partisanship, which is not only unfortunate, I think it’s destructive of the fabric of the relationship
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
Most of the approaches to peace between Israel and the Palestinians, have been directed at trying to resolve the most complex problems, like refugees and Jerusalem, which is akin to building the pyramid from the top down.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
I don’t want a one-state solution. I want a sustainable, peaceful two-state solution, but for that circumstances have to change.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
They’re in the red zone. They’re in the last 20 yards, and you can’t let them cross that goal line. You can’t let them score a touchdown, because that would have unbelievable consequences, grievous consequences for the peace and security of us all, of the world really.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
Our policy is very simple. The Jewish state was set up to defend Jewish lives, and we always reserve the right to defend ourselves.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
I think that peace will require two states, a Palestinian state that recognizes the Jewish state.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
Immigrants from Ethiopia and their families are dear to us and Israel is making great efforts to ease their integration in society.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
I’m the prime minister who removed 400 checkpoints, barriers, road-blocks and so on to facilitate the growth of the Palestinian economy.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
You know, I’m just not going to get into American politics.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
I will say that I think Israel enjoys strong bipartisan support in the United States. It’s really above and beyond American politics.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU -
If the world powers are not prepared to insist that Iran change its behavior before a deal is signed, at the very least they should insist that Iran change its behavior before a deal expires.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU