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Quotes About Israel

While Israel is prepared to make generous compromises for peace, it cannot go back to the 1967 lines...
~ Benjamin Netanyahu
Peace is important for Israel.
~ Ehud Olmert
It's clear Israel has suspended the peace process, despite the so-called moderation of the Arab world, because it has no interest in peace.
~ Hanan Ashrawi
As the profoundest philosophy of ancient Rome and Greece lighted her taper at Israel's altar, so the sweetest strains of the pagan muse were swept from harps attuned on Zion's hill.
~ Edward Thomson
That's the one issue can't discuss.You can discuss abortion back and forth, discuss gun control back and forth. But you can't have a dissenting opinion in America (politics) on Israel.
~ David Duke
People who call themselves supporters of Israel are actually supporters of its moral degeneration and ultimate destruction.
~ Noam Chomsky
In Israel, generally speaking, politics is much more familiar than any other place. We all know each other.
~ Ehud Barak
The greatest security for Israel is to create new Egypts.
~ Ronald Reagan
Modern Orthodoxy has a highly positive attitude toward the State of Israel. Our Ultra-Orthodox brethren recognize only the Holy Land, but not the state.
~ Norman Lamm
The central premise behind Oslo was that if Arafat were given enough legitimacy, territory, weapons and money, he would use his power to fight terror and make peace with Israel.
~ Natan Sharansky
The land is ours. I will do everything in my power, forever, to fight against a Palestinian state being founded in the Land of Israel.
~ Naftali Bennett
The ark stood in the midst of Jordan, till the whole camp of Israel was safely got over into Canaan, Joshua 3:17, and so doth the covenant, which the ark did but typify. Yea, Christ, covenant and all, stand to secure the saints a safe passage to heaven. If but one believer drowns, the covenant must drown with him; Christ and the saint are put together as co-heirs of the same inheritance
~ William Gurnall
American and Israel share a special bond. Our relationship is unique among all nations. Like America, Israel is a strong democracy, a symbol of freedom, and an oasis of liberty, a home to the oppressed and persecuted.
~ William J. Clinton
The only outside power capable of persuading Israel to modify its policies and enter into negotiations was the United States. However, the United States would not exercise its influence in this matter until the PLO recognized the state of Israel, something it had steadfastly refused to do.
~ William L. Cleveland
Because even after fifty-six years of independent sovereignty, still the earth trembles beneath Israel's feet. Israel has not yet managed to establish among its citizens the sense that this place is their home. They may feel that Israel is their fortress, but still not truly their home.
~ David Grossman
In years gone by, when Israel's military pride was at its height, the standard jocular boast about Lebanon had been that, if ever it needed to conquer it, its army band would suffice. Now, upon returning from their service there, its soldiers threw themselves to the ground and kissed Israeli soil in gratitude for their survival, or, in the despised Lebanese and Palestinian manner, expressed their immense relief in celebratory salvos of automatic fire.87
~ David Hirst
8 Fear ye not, neither be afraid [trust in me]: have not I told thee from that time [ from the ancient times from the beginning; see verse 7], and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses [Israel's calling, stewardship]. Is there a God beside me [is there an idol that is a God like Me]? yea, there is no God; I know not any.
~ David J. Ridges
10. THE DEATH OF THE FIRSTBORN. Exodus 11:1–12:36
~ David J. Ridges
Son of man, the people of Israel are saying, "He's talking about the distant future. His visions won't come true for a long, long time." Therefore, tell them, "This is what the Sovereign Lord says: No more delay! I will now do everything I have threatened. I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!" (Ezekiel 12:27-28 NLT)
~ David Jones
By God, we will make the fire eat up half of Isreal if it tries to do anything against Iraq.
~ Saddam Hussein
This country exists as the fulfillment of a promise made by God Himself. It would be ridiculous to ask it to account for its legitimacy.
~ Golda Meir
Don't touch the ark of God! It is the God of Israel who is wounding people with regards to their sin. Do NOT comfort the soul that God is breaking.
~ Paul Washer
[About the diaspora] Canaan is too small for God's children. The Land of Israel will spread through all lands!
~ I. L. Peretz
Those whom God calls to such a ministry - and a call is essential - must be prepared for a pathway of unpopularity and misunderstanding. "You troubler of Israel" was the way Ahab addressed Elijah.
~ Arthur Wallis