I believe that in the long run, separation between Israel and the Palestinians is the best solution for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Yitzhak RabinRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes how global changes and crises can lead to significant diplomatic events such as peace conferences.
Yitzhak Rabin highlights the influence of international dynamics, particularly conflicts and the firm stance of powerful nations, in shaping pivotal moments in history. The Madrid Peace Conference was a crucial event that resulted from the significant geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, illustrating how external factors can drive nations towards dialogue and resolution.
Themes
ChangePeaceDiplomacyInternational RelationsConflict
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of diplomacy, one might quote Rabin to illustrate how international events can pave the way for peace.
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No Arab ruler will consider the peace process seriously so long as he is able to toy with the idea of achieving more by the way of violence.
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You can always make peace with an F-16 in your pocket.
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The Government chose to give peace a chance. The Government chose to do something to achieve it.
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We, the soldiers who have returned from battle stained with blood, we who have seen our relatives and friends killed before our eyes, we who have attended their funerals and cannot look into the eyes of their parents, we who have come from a land where parents bury their children, we who have fought against you, the Palestinians We say to you today in a loud and clear voice: Enough of blood and tears. Enough.
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