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Benjamin Netanyahu
72 quotes
“The root cause of terrorism lies not in grievances but in a disposition toward unbridled violence. This can be traced to a world view which asserts that certain ideological and religious goals justify, indeed demand, the shedding of all moral inhibitions.”
Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949) first seen 1987 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in "Terrorism: How the West Can Win" (1987), Awakeǃ, 1/8.
“[Asked about the effect of 9/11 on Israeli-American relations] It’s very good. [...] Well, not very good, but it will generate immediate sympathy. [It will] strengthen the bond between our two peoples, because we've experienced terror over so many decades, but the United States has now experienced a massive hemorrhaging of terror.”
Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949) first seen 2001 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A Day of Terror: The Israelis: Spilled Blood Is Seen as Bond That Draws Two Nations Closer", The New York Times (12 September 2001), p. A22
“I am certain that I speak on behalf of my entire nation when I say: Today we are all Americans — in grief, as in defiance.”
Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949) first seen 2001 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Statement on the September 11th terrorist attacks (20 September 2001), as quoted at the official site of Israeli embassy
“The truth is that if Israel were to put down its arms there would be no more Israel. If the Arabs were to put down their arms there would be no more war.”
Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech at the Knesset at the end of the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, as quoted in "Olmert: We will continue to pursue Hizbullah leaders" in The Globes (14 August 2006)
“We are benefiting from one thing, and that is the attack on the Twin Towers and Pentagon, and the American struggle in Iraq. [... The events] swung American public opinion in our favor.”
Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Report: Netanyahu says 9/11 terror attacks good for Israel", Haaretz (16 April 2008)
“We cannot accept the fact that Jews wouldn't be entitled to live and buy anywhere in Jerusalem. I can only imagine what would happen if someone suggested Jews could not live in certain neighborhoods in New York, London, Paris or Rome. There would certainly be a major international outcry.”
Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Israel rejects U.S. call to halt Jerusalem project" in USA Today (19 July 2009)
“Every time an Arab leader truly wanted peace, they got it. If the Palestinians truly want peace, we will make peace.”
Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech to the United Nations General Assembly, as quoted in "Netanyahu speech / PM slams Gaza probe, challenges UN to confront Iran" in Haaretz (24 September 2009)
“I know what America is. America is a thing you can move very easily, move it in the right direction. They won't get in our way. … They asked me before the election if I'd honor [the Oslo accords] … I said I would, but … I'm going to interpret the accords in such a way that would allow me to put an end to this galloping forward to the '67 borders. How did we do it? Nobody said what defined military zones were. Defined military zones are security zones; as far as I'm concerned, the entire Jordan Valley is a defined military zone. Go argue.”
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Recorded in: As quoted in "Netanyahu: 'America is a thing you can move very easily'" (16 July 2010), The Washington Post, Washington, D.C. (Hebrew video source) [http://news.nana10.co.il/Article/?ArticleID=731034
“We'll attack anyone who tries to harm our citizens.”
Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speech at the Knesset, as quoted in The Jerusalem Post (31 October 2010)
“In recent days we witness attempts to break this coexistence apart. Today, for example, I have heard of an attempt to move a woman from her seat on a bus. I oppose this unequivocally. I believe we must not allow margins groups to break our common denominator and we must keep our public spaces open and safe for all of our citizens. We must find the uniting and mediating ground rather than the things that divide and separate us.”
Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Israel's 'Rosa Parks' refuses to take back seat" on CNN.com (19 December 2011).
“Israel has extended its hand in peace from the moment it was established... In Israel our hope for peace never wanes. Our scientists, doctors, and innovators apply their genius to improve the world of tomorrow. Our artists, our writers, enrich the heritage of humanity. Now, I know that this is not exactly the image of Israel that is often portrayed...”
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Recorded in: Address to the U.N. General Assembly (23 September 2011).
“Israel has no better friend than America. And America has no better friend than Israel. We stand together to defend democracy. We stand together to advance peace. We stand together to fight terrorism. Congratulations America. Congratulations, Mister President. You got bin Laden. Good riddance!”
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Recorded in: Speech at the U.S. Congress (May 24, 2011).
“Israel without Jerusalem is like a body without a heart. Our heart will never be divided again.”
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Recorded in: During a ceremony marking Jerusalem Day Netanyahu: Israel will continue to build Jerusalem and keep it united (20 May 2012)
“The Czech Republic stood with the U.S., Canada and a handful of other countries against the prevailing international current, but history has shown us time and again that what is right is not what is popular.”
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Recorded in: During his stay in Prague, Netanyahu praised the Czech government for opposing the Palestinian move in the UN General Assembly to have a status upgrade, as quoted in "Merkel Meets Netanyahu amid Tense Relations" (6 Dece…
“As dangerous as a nuclear-armed North Korea is, it pales in comparison to the danger of a nuclear-armed Iran. A nuclear-armed Iran in the Middle East wouldn't be another North Korea. It would be another 50 North Koreas.”
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Recorded in: Address to the United Nations General Assembly (1 October 2013).
“In our time the Biblical prophecies are being realized. As the prophet Amos said, they shall rebuild ruined cities and inhabit them. They shall plant vineyards and drink their wine. They shall till gardens and eat their fruit. And I will plant them upon their soil never to be uprooted again. Ladies and gentlemen, the people of Israel have come home never to be uprooted again.”
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Recorded in: Netanyahu speech at the UN General Assembly 1 October 2013 .
“The difference between us is that we're using missile defense to protect our civilians and they're using their civilians to protect their missiles.”
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Recorded in: Interview on CBS' "Face the Nation" 12 July 2014 . Comparing Israeli forces to Hamas militants.
“I think the Israeli people understand now what I always say: that there cannot be a situation, under any agreement, in which we relinquish security control of the territory west of the River Jordan... We will defend ourselves on every front, defensively and offensively.”
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“To say that Iran doesn't practice terrorism is like saying Derek Jeter never played shortstop for the New York Yankees.”
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Recorded in: Speech to the United Nations General Assembly (September 2014), New York City, New York.
“We will bring a comprehensive plan to the government to assist you in every way. There is no room for racism and discrimination in our society, none... We will turn racism into something contemptible and despicable.”
Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in "Israel failed Ethiopian community, president says at memorial" (17 May 2015), by Judah Ari Gross, The Times of Israel.
“Amos Regev, the editor-[in-chief] of Israel HaYom, is a personal friend and my conversations with him are not within the framework of my job.”
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Recorded in: Response to an FOI request by Haaretz on ties between Netanyahu and the management of Israel's largest newspaper (11 June 2015)
“The labeling of products of the Jewish state by the European Union brings back dark memories. Europe should be ashamed of itself. It took an immoral decision. Of the hundreds of territorial conflicts around the world, it chose to single out Israel and Israel alone, while it's fighting with its back against the wall against the wave of terror.”
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Recorded in: As quoted in "EU: Products from West Bank and Golan cannot be labeled 'from Israel'" (11 November 2015), by Don Melvin and Oren Liebermann, CNN, State of Georgia: Cable News Network.
“The difference is that ISIS is armed with butcher knives, captured weapons and YouTube, whereas Iran could soon be armed with intercontinental ballistic missiles and nuclear bombs. We must always remember. I'll say it one more time; the greatest dangers facing our world is the marriage of militant Islam with nuclear weapons. To defeat ISIS and let Iran get nuclear weapons would be to win the battle, but lose the war. We can't let that happen.”
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“I, the Prime Minister of Israel, care more about Palestinians than their own leaders do. Israel cares more about Palestinians than their own leaders do.”
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“Innocent and impoverished Palestinians were denied vital aid supplied from nations around the world, Hamas stole critical support for Palestinian children so that they could kill our children…I express my deepest sympathy with innocent Palestinians and those well-meaning nations who generously donated money to help them.”
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Recorded in: Statements after the arrest of two aid workers from World Vision and the United Nations — Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel 'cares more about Palestinians than their own leaders do' after Gaza aid worker arrests, (12 Augus…
“We also understand the pain of our American brothers & sisters, who are marking today an event of enormous magnitude - the Sept. 11 bombings”
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Recorded in: 11 September 2017
“In the Israeli democracy, we will continue to protect the rights of both the individual and the group, this is guaranteed. But the majority have rights too, and the s, the vast majority of people want to preserve the Jewish character of our country for generations to come, this combination of individual rights and group rights are the definition of a Jewish and democratic state.”
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Recorded in: As quoted in Defending controversial Jewish state bill, Netanyahu says ‘majority rules’ (12 July 2018) by Tamar Pileggi, .
“Israel is the nation state of the Jewish people, which honors the individual rights of all its citizens, I repeat this is our state. The Jewish state. Lately, there are people who are trying to destabilize this and therefore destabilize the foundations of our existence and our rights, so today we have made a law in stone. This is our country. This is our language. This is our anthem and this is our flag. Long live the state of Israel.”
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Recorded in: About the Basic Law: Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People, as quoted in Israel's Parliament Has Passed a Controversial Jewish Nation Bill (July 19, 2018) by Ilan Ben Zion, .
“Israel is the promised land, Brazil is the land of promise.”
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Recorded in: Benjamin Netanyahu on Twitter (December 29, 2018)
“There is only one place in the Middle East where life is safe and there is only one place where the Christian community grows and flourishes [...] That place is the State of Israel. In other countries in the Middle East, Christians must either be very careful or leave the country, but not in Israel. You are our brothers and sisters, and we defend Christian rights just like we defend the rights of all religions.”
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Recorded in: Cited in "Netanyahu meets with Christian friends of Israel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil", (December 31, 2018)
“רה"מ נתניהו: "מכאן אני הולך למפגש עם 60 שרי חוץ ונציגים של מדינות בעולם נגד איראן. מה שחשוב זה המפגש, ומפגש לא בסתר ולא בהיחבא, כי כאלו יש הרבה. זהו למעשה מפגש גלוי עם נציגים של מדינות ערביות מובילות שיושבות יחד עם ישראל כדי לקדם את האינטרס המשותף של מלחמה באיראן".”
Benjamin Netanyahu (born 1949) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 8:43 AM 13 January 2019
“What is important about this meeting. and it is not in secret, because there are many of those – is that this is an open meeting with representatives of leading Arab countries, that are sitting down together with Israel in order to advance the common interest of war with Iran.”
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Recorded in: 10:15 AM 13 February 2019, affirmed by City News and Fox News and Montreal Gazette and NBC News and Washington Post.
“Israel is not a state of all its citizens. According to the Nation-State Law we passed, Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people—and them alone.”
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Recorded in: 11 March 2019 on Instagram; ;
“Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas.”
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“This is part of our strategy – to isolate the Palestinians in Gaza from the Palestinians in the West Bank.”
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Recorded in: Speaking to Likud members of the Knesset (March 2019), as cited in "Another Concept Implodes: Israel Can’t Be Managed by a Criminal Defendant", Haaretz (9 October 2023)
“A great sense of mission guides us. A great sense of mission guides me. I act day and night in your name, on your behalf, on behalf of our country, on behalf of our people, on behalf of our land!”
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Recorded in: As quoted in, All 3 Major Israeli TV Channels Declare Netanyahu Victor In Election, April 9 2019, The Daily Wire
“In the first day of the fighting, America's new president, Joe Biden, called me. We had known each other for close to forty years, from the time we both came to Washington, he as young senator from Delaware, and I as deputy chief of Israel's embassy to the United States. Four days after the 2020 elections Biden was declared president-elect. In the twenty four hours after that declaration I followed twenty other world leaders in offering my congratulations. This elicited the ire of President Trump, who to this day believes that I was the first to do so.”
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Recorded in: Bibi My Story (2022), p. 646 Chapter 64 Roller Coaster 2019-2022
“In Madrid, Palestinian spokeswoman Hanan Ashrawi and I also sparred it out in endless television appearances that were broadcast around the world. She was a worthy opponent.”
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“Writing the book consumed me. On a good day, writing forces you to distill ideas, to order them logically and to breathe life into them with unexpected language. For me there is no more satisfying intellectual exercise.”
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Recorded in: Bibi My Story (2022), p. 232
“Clinton warned me to continue on two political tracks, the Palestinian and the Syrian one, and to make far-reaching concessions in both…”
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“I think the reason you have the persistence of the palestinian israeli conflict, which goes back about a century, is the persistent palestinian refusal to recognize a jewish state, a nation state for the jewish people in any boundary.”
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Recorded in: #389 - Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel, Palestine, Power, Corruption, Hate, and Peace" on Lex Fridman Podcast, found on DeepCast (12 July 2023)
“Citizens of Israel, we are at war – not in an operation, not in rounds – at war.”
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Recorded in: Assertion after Hamas had launched a major attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip in which at least 1,300 Israelis died, as cited in "Netanyahu says Israel is ‘at war’ as Palestinian militants launch surprise air and grou…
“We are embarking on a long and difficult war. The war was forced upon us by a murderous attack by Hamas.”
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Recorded in: As quoted in "Israel suspends supply of electricity, fuel, and goods to Gaza" by Zika Klein and Tovah Lazaroff, in Jerusalem Post (8 October 2023)
“Israel is at war. We didn’t want this war. It was forced upon us in the most brutal and savage way. But though Israel didn’t start this war, Israel will finish it.”
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“This is a struggle between the children of light and the children of darkness, between humanity and the law of the jungle.”
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Recorded in: Netanyahu deleted a post on X about a struggle against 'children of darkness' around the time of a tragic hospital explosion in Gaza Business Insider (17 October 2023)
“I am dealing with stopping the destruction of this country' and that 'Iran is planning our annihilation, Hezbollah is planning our annihilation, they’re in a ring around us and we’re saying we won’t go like sheep to the slaughter”
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“I didn’t intend to come here this year. My country is at war, fighting for its life. But after I heard the lies and slanders leveled at my country by many of the speakers at this podium, I decided to come here and set the record straight. I decided to come here to speak for my people. To speak for my country, to speak for the truth. And here’s the truth: Israel seeks peace. Israel yearns for peace. Israel has made peace and will make peace again. Yet we face savage enemies who seek our annihilation, and we must defend ourselves against them.”
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“Hamas kidnapped 251 people from dozens of different countries, dragging them into the dungeons of Gaza. Israel has brought home 154 of these hostages, including 117 who returned alive. I want to assure you, we will not rest until the remaining hostages are brought home too, and some of their family members are here with us today.”
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“Far from being lambs led to the slaughter, Israel’s soldiers have fought back with incredible courage and with heroic sacrifice. And I have another message for this assembly and for the world outside this hall: We are winning.”
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“Just imagine, for those who say Hamas has to stay, it has to be part of a post-war Gaza—imagine, in a post-war situation after World War II, allowing the defeated Nazis in 1945 to rebuild Germany? It’s inconceivable. It’s ridiculous. It didn’t happen then, and it’s not going to happen now. This is why Israel will reject any role for Hamas in a post-war Gaza. We don’t seek to resettle Gaza. What we seek is a demilitarized and de-radicalized Gaza. Only then can we ensure that this round of fighting will be the last round of fighting.”
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