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
Israel has an important principle: It is only Israel that is responsible for our security.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Israel emphasizes self-reliance in matters of security.
This quote highlights the principle of self-responsibility that Israel upholds regarding its security. It stresses that a nation's safety primarily depends on its own actions, decisions, and capabilities rather than relying on external entities.
Themes
SecurityResponsibilitySelf-RelianceLeadershipNations
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on national security, a leader might quote Rabin to emphasize the importance of self-defense.
More from Yitzhak Rabin
All quotes βLet the Palestinians run their affairs: create a situation in which no Israeli soldier will have to maintain public order, whether in Gaza or the West Bank. Let's give it to the Palestinians, as long as there is security for us. No more occupying another people.
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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.
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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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