When it becomes a bloody reality, we have to come together and look at what can be done to return to the order of peace, ... There is no alternative to it.
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And this would normalize the existence of the Israeli and the Jew: a majority of Jews in the Land of Israel and a majority of Israelis among the Jewish People.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing the identities of Jews and Israelis as interconnected and equal.
Shimon Peres highlights the significance of establishing a balanced and normalized relationship between Jews and Israelis, suggesting that a majority presence of Jews in Israel and of Israelis within the global Jewish community can lead to mutual recognition and acceptance. This presents a vision of harmony and unity that transcends individual identities and fosters a collective spirit among the Jewish people and the state of Israel.
Themes
IdentityNormalizationCommunityUnityAcceptance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about coexistence, this quote could illustrate the vision of peace between different communities.
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