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
I don't believe that in the name of the holiness of the city you have to put barbed wires, machine gun nests, mine pins and everything of that, in the name of the holiness of Jerusalem.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Peace cannot be enforced through violence or fear, even in sacred places.
This quote by Yitzhak Rabin emphasizes that true holiness and peace in Jerusalem cannot be achieved through militarized measures such as barbed wires and weaponry. Rabin advocates for a more compassionate and understanding approach to resolve conflicts, stressing that the sanctity of a city should not be overshadowed by fear and aggression.
Themes
PeaceJerusalemHolinessViolenceUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion about conflict resolution at a peace seminar.
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