Our forces saved the remnants of the Jewish people of Europe for a new life and a new hope in the reborn land of Israel. Along with all men of good will, I salute the young state and wish it well.

I don't think the area of Jerusalem should be part of a Jewish state; it belongs to all people, to Christians and Muslims and the Jewish people.

Hamas is a terror organization with a covenant that speaks about the elimination of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. They are not partners for negotiations.

Натомість у юдейській традиції (за винятком певних хасидських притч) у неписьменній дитині янголятка не бачили... Діти – це ніяки не янголи. В юдейських громадах дітлахи мусили вчитися.

The driving force for the Arabs is hatred of Israel. Hatred of the Jewish people.

It is true that we aspire to our ancient land. But what we want in that ancient land is a new blossoming of the Jewish spirit.