Yitzhak Rabin Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Jerusalem is united, will never be divided again.”

“I would like Israel to be a Jewish state, and therefore not to annex over 2 million Palestinians who live in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip to Israel, which will make Israel a bi-national state.”

“Give peace a chance.”

“I believe however that peace is attainable regardless of the Arabs mentality, society or government.”

“It is not worth the paper it is written on unless it is backed by the kind of force that will make the other side consider the penalties too heavy to break the agreement.”

“Only the change on the international scene, the crisis in the gulf, and the strong, firm position of the United States against aggression between two Arab countries created realities that led to the Madrid Peace Conference.”

“I am 73 years old. I was born in Jerusalem. I'm the first prime minister of Israel to be born here. I am the only former general to become a prime minister.”

“In the midst of fighting there is no place for public debate.”

“Israel is no longer a people that dwells alone, and has to join the global journey toward peace, reconciliation and international cooperation.”

“The struggle to get weapons is continuous, but the United States will aid us, if it finds Israel displaying a willingness for peace.”