“Standing up for Israel is more than just standing up for her security, it is also standing up for the very values and ideals that our two countries share: democracy, openness, tolerance, compassion, respect for the rule of law and, perhaps above all, the quest for peace. In this regard I want to reiterate: the Liberal Party of Canada will have Israel’s back. Not because it’s in our political interests to do so at home, but because it is the right thing to do. (…) Across party lines we must support Israel, which after all is the only true democracy in a difficult and all too often hostile region of the world. Canada must always remain a steadfast and true friend to Israel. The only way to accomplish that goal is to make sure that, regardless of our differences on other issues, all Canadian political parties are united in our support for a safe, secure and prosperous State of Israel.”
– Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada (Liberal). 1971 AD
Shalom Toronto Weekly Newspaper: April 2014.
– Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada (Liberal). 1971 AD
Shalom Toronto Weekly Newspaper: April 2014.
“I support the Jewish people's right to live freely and without fear, and condemn anti-semitism. I would also like to acknowledge your loyalty and support for the Israeli and Australian defence forces.“
– Jacqui Lambie, Australian Senator for Tasmania (UAP). 1971 AD
– Jacqui Lambie, Australian Senator for Tasmania (UAP). 1971 AD
"They just fucking got 50-caliber fucking guns in Israel. They don't give a fuck. They'll unload on anybody. 'Fuck with us? We'll fuck you up.' That's my motto in life. 'Be nice to everybody, but if somebody fucks with you, FUUUUCK them up'.”
– Robert “Kid Rock” Ritchie, US musician and actor from Michigan. 1971 AD
Kid Rock Loves Jews, Guns. In: New York Magazine. January 4 2008.
– Robert “Kid Rock” Ritchie, US musician and actor from Michigan. 1971 AD
Kid Rock Loves Jews, Guns. In: New York Magazine. January 4 2008.
“We have a national security interest in making sure Israel is strong, and we have a moral obligation to keep the promise made in the wake of the Holocaust for a safe and secure nation for the Jewish people. (…) Israel is exactly what America wants and needs as an ally, especially in the Middle East. They are a strong free-market democracy, something we desperately need more of in the region. Israel deserves our support and respect.”
– Marco Rubio, Cuban-American Congressman (GOP) from Florida. 1971 AD
Rubio Campaign Press Release - Supporting And Safeguarding The Jewish State October 14, 2015.
– Marco Rubio, Cuban-American Congressman (GOP) from Florida. 1971 AD
Rubio Campaign Press Release - Supporting And Safeguarding The Jewish State October 14, 2015.
“Nearly 70 years have past since the Holocaust. This cruel chapter in German history was followed by reconciliation, partnership and friendship, as Israel gave Germany the gift of trusting it again, and we are grateful for that. (…) Germany stands by Israel and consistently defends its security and right to exist. This position is a cornerstone of German foreign policy.”
– David McAllister, Scottish-German Prime Minister of Lower Saxony (CDU). 1971 AD
McAllister, D. (2012): Germany stands by Israel. In: YNet News. 08.31.12, 17:07.
– David McAllister, Scottish-German Prime Minister of Lower Saxony (CDU). 1971 AD
McAllister, D. (2012): Germany stands by Israel. In: YNet News. 08.31.12, 17:07.
“No country on earth better embodies the spirit of national self-determination - of a distinct nationhood for a people — than Israel. Over millennia, Jewish families have toasted one another with the words, ‘Next year in Jerusalem’. In 1948, it became a reality. (…) Israel’s very existence demonstrates that the western way of life is more rewarding than other, primitive forms, and is a repudiation of cultural relativism. Along with common law, property rights, women’s equality, liberalism and democracy in the space of a single generation, a new state turned desert into fertile land. Within two generations, high-tech business parks have sprung up in downtown Tel Aviv to rival anything in California. And what, meantime, of Israel’s neighbours? Precisely.”
– Douglas Carswell, British MP. 1971 AD
– Douglas Carswell, British MP. 1971 AD
"Israel is amazing. It's beautiful and the people are just warm and engaging and full of
life. (...) You know, there's just nothing to dislike about Israel, it's really an amazing place."
– Shannen Doherty, American actress. 1971 AD
AP Archive (2012): Actress Shannen Doherty helps to launch eyeglasses line in Israel. In: Youtube. 6 Sep 2012.
life. (...) You know, there's just nothing to dislike about Israel, it's really an amazing place."
– Shannen Doherty, American actress. 1971 AD
AP Archive (2012): Actress Shannen Doherty helps to launch eyeglasses line in Israel. In: Youtube. 6 Sep 2012.
"The thing that really sticks out to me most on this trip [to Israel] is the Jewish identity and how the
Jewish people have held on throughout the years to their faith, their hope, and their identity."
– Allan Houston, African-American basketball player. 1971 AD
Newman, J. (2009): 3-time NBA all-star Allan Houston shoots hoops with kids in Sderot. In: Jerusalem Post. August 30, 2009 05:20.
Jewish people have held on throughout the years to their faith, their hope, and their identity."
– Allan Houston, African-American basketball player. 1971 AD
Newman, J. (2009): 3-time NBA all-star Allan Houston shoots hoops with kids in Sderot. In: Jerusalem Post. August 30, 2009 05:20.
"I am a proud Israeli - along with many other non-Jewish Israelis such as Druze, Bahai, Bedouin, Christians and
Muslims, who live in one of the most culturally diversified societies and the only true democracy in the Middle East."
– Ismail Khaldi, Bedouin-Israeli vice consul. 1971 AD
Dayan, J. (2010): Yes, Israel's a democracy. In: Los Angeles Times. May 27 2010, 12 AM.
Muslims, who live in one of the most culturally diversified societies and the only true democracy in the Middle East."
– Ismail Khaldi, Bedouin-Israeli vice consul. 1971 AD
Dayan, J. (2010): Yes, Israel's a democracy. In: Los Angeles Times. May 27 2010, 12 AM.
“Today is a time when cultures and peoples all over the world are involved, some militantly, in the struggle for identity and self-determination. Israel is one of many nations so engaged. Her distinctive characteristic is not of race, but of religion. Should any people or nation be permitted to suffer discrimination and exclusion because of its faith or heritage, then no one is free and each of us is in danger.”
– Philip McNairy, American Bishop of Minnesota. 1971 – 1978 AD
– Philip McNairy, American Bishop of Minnesota. 1971 – 1978 AD
“Israel is our closest ally in the Middle East, providing the US with a stable and dependable partner in a hostile region of the world. Israel faces many of the same threats confronting the US and we share a common interest in eradicating threats to peace worldwide. For these and other reasons, the US has an undeniably strong interest in defending Israel's national sovereignty and security. As a member of the US Senate, I will support Israel's right to defend itself. I will also support US efforts to protect Israel, given the close connection between Israel's national security and our own. I strongly support the maintenance of Israel's qualitative military edge and recognize the important role the US plays in assuring that this military superiority is maintained.”
– Mike Lee, American Senator from Tennessee. 1971 AD
– Mike Lee, American Senator from Tennessee. 1971 AD
“Two democracies and two modern economies mean ‘two western countries in the Middle East’. (…)
Turks and Jews have a tendency to share a common vision, which comes from living together for centuries.”
– Deniz Tansi, Turkish professor. 1971 AD
Tansi, D. (2012): Turkish Israeli Relations. The Points of a Triangle. In: Reflections Turkey. 10/13/2012.
Turks and Jews have a tendency to share a common vision, which comes from living together for centuries.”
– Deniz Tansi, Turkish professor. 1971 AD
Tansi, D. (2012): Turkish Israeli Relations. The Points of a Triangle. In: Reflections Turkey. 10/13/2012.
“Israel is a beacon of democracy and freedom. Not perfect but light years ahead of their neighbors.”
– Kirralie Smith, Australian activist. 1971 AD
– Kirralie Smith, Australian activist. 1971 AD
“Israel’s place in the world is changing. Israel is building up new diplomatic relationships. More and more countries recognize how much Israel contributes to the world. They are recognizing that Israel is a beacon of stability in a troubled region, and that Israel is at the forefront of innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological discovery.”
– Nimrata "Nikki" Randhawa Haley, Indian-American Ambassador to the UN. 1972 AD
CBS News (2017): U.S. envoy Haley. U.S. supports 2-state Israel-Palestinian solution. February 16, 2017.
– Nimrata "Nikki" Randhawa Haley, Indian-American Ambassador to the UN. 1972 AD
CBS News (2017): U.S. envoy Haley. U.S. supports 2-state Israel-Palestinian solution. February 16, 2017.
“Jamaica, like Israel, is a strong democracy, and we have long admired the advances that Israel
has made in technology, in particularly in cyber security and in agriculture, and in other areas.”
– Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. 1972 AD
Prime Minister Holness Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Posted on January 12, 2017 by OPM Communications.
has made in technology, in particularly in cyber security and in agriculture, and in other areas.”
– Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. 1972 AD
Prime Minister Holness Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Posted on January 12, 2017 by OPM Communications.
“Do (…) all the sheikhs who praise the boycott know that a large part of the inventions and innovations in the world were done by Jews? (…) Among 12 million Jews, Jewish scholars won 184 Nobel Prizes in a variety of fields. (…) 1.4 billion Muslims won only nine. What an embarassment. Out of the nine, there are two who are not considered Muslim. (…) The sons of ‘apes and pigs’ have 184 Nobel Prizes and by contrast ‘the best of peoples’ won seven.”
– Brother Rachid, Moroccan tv host and Christian convert. 1971 AD
IsraelinArabic.com (2014): The Ultimate Response to BDS YouTube. In: Youtube. 10 July 2014.
– Brother Rachid, Moroccan tv host and Christian convert. 1971 AD
IsraelinArabic.com (2014): The Ultimate Response to BDS YouTube. In: Youtube. 10 July 2014.
“Jews are endangered, and they are good people; their dream is to live in security, but the plots against them are great. Jews suffered and will suffer slaughters and murders in European countries, which robbed their money and their wives. (...) Therefore, Israel transfers a fortune to its defense budget in order to protect Israeli citizens – be they Arab, Jewish or Christian. (…) Israel is a democratic state of law, a state of science, which respects the educated, the writers and poets. (…) Not to forget that three Israeli universities are among the 500 most important universities in the world, and no Islamic Arab university in any Arab country is on that list.”
– Jihad Ali Alwan, Jordanian author. 1972 AD
Bender, D. (2014): Blackballed Jordanian Author. ‘Jews Have a Right to the Land of Israel’. In: The Algemeiner. October 7, 2014, 11:55 AM.
– Jihad Ali Alwan, Jordanian author. 1972 AD
Bender, D. (2014): Blackballed Jordanian Author. ‘Jews Have a Right to the Land of Israel’. In: The Algemeiner. October 7, 2014, 11:55 AM.
“For me – and for so many Europeans – Israel is a natural partner. We are and we will remain friends. Europe and Israel share so much, and the history of the Jewish people is the history of Europe. European literature would not be the same with no Franz Kafka, Marcel Proust, Italo Svevo. European culture would not be the same with no Freud, Spinoza or Einstein. Our music would not be the same with no Gustav Mahler – or Amy Winehouse. Even our cuisine would not be the same… (…) The Jewish people has suffered like no other people on earth. And in Europe we know it very well. Through centuries of diaspora, the Jewish wisdom has spread to the entire world, it has inspired so many peoples and cultures, and reached out, to the whole human kind.”
– Federica Mogherini, Italian Foreign Minister. 1973 AD
EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini Addresses AJC Global Forum On 6 June 2016.
– Federica Mogherini, Italian Foreign Minister. 1973 AD
EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini Addresses AJC Global Forum On 6 June 2016.
“The Catholic saint Jerome called Israel the fifth gospel. In the faces of its people we glimpse his features. In its streets we hear his language. We walk through the maps we’ve carried around for years in the back of our bibles. We see ancient customs still lived out and previously innocuous words and phrases from scripture become significant.”
– Shaun Groves, American singer-songwriter. 1973 AD
Groves, S. (2013): The Fifth Gospel. May 14 2013.
– Shaun Groves, American singer-songwriter. 1973 AD
Groves, S. (2013): The Fifth Gospel. May 14 2013.
“Human rights are not something to be taken for granted. Christians in much of the Middle
East have been slaughtered and persecuted for their faith, but here in Israel they are protected.”
– Father Gabriel Nadaf, Israeli-Aramaic priest. 1973
Prosor, R. (2014): The Middle East War on Christians. In: WSJ. April 16 2014.
East have been slaughtered and persecuted for their faith, but here in Israel they are protected.”
– Father Gabriel Nadaf, Israeli-Aramaic priest. 1973
Prosor, R. (2014): The Middle East War on Christians. In: WSJ. April 16 2014.
“Since 1948, modern Israel has existed under duress. It began as a miracle and continues as an ongoing miracle. No nation has been away for 2000 years and makes a sudden come back. So, to those who don’t believe in miracles, Israel makes no sense. ‘Peace talks’ fail, yet the nation persists. Wave after wave of violence strikes at it, yet Israel survives. What country in the world would put up rockets falling on their soil day after day? No nation would! (…) Even with all of the mayhem, Israel prospers. You may not know that most computers have components made in Israel, today's modern pharmaceuticals come from Israeli doctors and soon Israel will be pumping more natural gas than any nation on earth. Hail the IDF... what an incredible defense force! How could this happen? The answer is simple. God keeps His Word.”
– Tim Miller, American meteorologist for WIS-TV. 1973
– Tim Miller, American meteorologist for WIS-TV. 1973
“We can learn a lot from Israel, not just in the field of hightech, but certainly also in the fight against terror. (…) We must learn a bit from Israel in hardness and preparedness. (…) The current attacks teach us that we must be able to defend ourselves.”
– Manfred Weber, Bavarian/German member of European parliament. 1972 AD
Schröder, T. (2016): Ehrung für Philipp Missfelder in Israel. In: Bild. 21.07.2016 - 23:55 Uhr. [Translated by C. Nooij].
– Manfred Weber, Bavarian/German member of European parliament. 1972 AD
Schröder, T. (2016): Ehrung für Philipp Missfelder in Israel. In: Bild. 21.07.2016 - 23:55 Uhr. [Translated by C. Nooij].
“I cannot understand why so many people apply double standards. There is no justification for the extent to which Israel is criticized. Everyone who was here is thrilled and surprised afterwards, how much our everyday life differs from that which is seen on the news. I can only recommend to everybody: Come and make your own picture.”
– Tom Franz, German-Israeli MasterChef and convert to Judaism. 1973 AD
Schippmann, A. & Warshavsky, E. (2015): Dieser Rheinländer ist Israels bester TV-Koch. In: Bild. 12.05.2015 - 00:11 Uhr.
– Tom Franz, German-Israeli MasterChef and convert to Judaism. 1973 AD
Schippmann, A. & Warshavsky, E. (2015): Dieser Rheinländer ist Israels bester TV-Koch. In: Bild. 12.05.2015 - 00:11 Uhr.
"I actually admire Israel and I would be very concerned if Israel ceases to exist. (…) The more Israel thrives, the more we do well, the better we do. (…) I would say, as a Palestinian, that the only country that has actually treated us normally, treated us as human beings, was Israel."
– Mudar Zahran, Palestinian writer and journalist. 1973 AD
– Mudar Zahran, Palestinian writer and journalist. 1973 AD
“With Bar Refaeli, I discovered the beauty of Israel, and also all shades of Israeli society. As in the US, there is in this country a creative energy. (…) And as an actor and film producer, I’m a big fan of the Israeli art, one of the most inventive and interesting in the world.”
– Leonardo DiCaprio, Italian-American actor. 1974 AD
– Leonardo DiCaprio, Italian-American actor. 1974 AD
“I am a very outspoken supporter of Israel... (…) Stay strong people of Israel
in this dangerous time. (…) Stand strong and defend yourself by all means.”
– Jenna Massoli / Jenna Jameson, American porn actress and convert to Judaism. 1974 AD
Efrem, M. (2015): Porn Queen Jenna Jameson Stands Up for Israel. In: Forward. October 20, 2015.
in this dangerous time. (…) Stand strong and defend yourself by all means.”
– Jenna Massoli / Jenna Jameson, American porn actress and convert to Judaism. 1974 AD
Efrem, M. (2015): Porn Queen Jenna Jameson Stands Up for Israel. In: Forward. October 20, 2015.
“I speak to a lot of my fans on my website and the question ‘Where are you most excited to play?’ comes up a lot. I always say Israel. The people, the place, the history... I don't really know, there's this sort of unspoken energy coming from the place that I can feel and I wanna go to."
– Robbie Williams, English singer. 1974 AD
Robbie Williams - The Israel Project Interview. In: Youtube. 12 April 2015.
– Robbie Williams, English singer. 1974 AD
Robbie Williams - The Israel Project Interview. In: Youtube. 12 April 2015.
“I support the Jewish State of Israel, that is their land, they have been in that land, and it is the UN that is declaring them terrorists. (…) You got this tiny little place, that’s got buildings and factories and airplanes and all the rest of it. And then everything around it is a bunch of squalor. (…) What would happen if the Jews pulled out of Israel today, and left? Within a year there'd be nothing but people murdering and killing each other, and blowing each other up, and fighting.”
– Alex Jones, American radio host. 1974 AD
Alexis, J.E. (2016): Can Alex Jones Be Serious on the Middle East?. In: Veterans Today. December 27, 2016.
– Alex Jones, American radio host. 1974 AD
Alexis, J.E. (2016): Can Alex Jones Be Serious on the Middle East?. In: Veterans Today. December 27, 2016.
“It is good to keep in mind that the Jewish community is an integral part of our society and our civilization. The richness of Jewish heritage, the depth of its thought, the value of its social contribution fill us with gratitude and appreciation. (...) May Israel acquire the recognition and security to which it is entitled just like any other nations.”
– Wouter Beke, Flemish Health Minister. 1974 AD
Joods Actueel (2016): Wouter Beke: “CD&V verzet zich tegen elke boycot van Israël”. 7 oktober 2016. [Translated by C. Nooij].
– Wouter Beke, Flemish Health Minister. 1974 AD
Joods Actueel (2016): Wouter Beke: “CD&V verzet zich tegen elke boycot van Israël”. 7 oktober 2016. [Translated by C. Nooij].
“I understand the importance of a Jewish state as both a democratic society and a refuge of culture and heritage. I am proud to celebrate its continued success. The spirit of Israel is as strong today as it was in 1948 when Great Britain's mandate expired and a new nation was born. Its people continue to seek academic advancement, participate in international commerce, and support the arts. All this, while managing threats to its security. My respect for this nation and its people is great. (...) The fear of becoming yet another victim to terrorism while riding a bus or eating in a cafe could be enough to bring stagnation to a bustling economy. However, not in Israel. Its people rally in the name of freedom and out of the hope for a lasting peace. Their economy – and their nation are strong.”
– Derek Kilmer, American Representative (Dem) from Washington. 1974 AD
May 6, 2014 - Issue: Vol. 160, No. 67 — Daily Edition 113th Congress (2013 - 2014) - 2nd Session.
– Derek Kilmer, American Representative (Dem) from Washington. 1974 AD
May 6, 2014 - Issue: Vol. 160, No. 67 — Daily Edition 113th Congress (2013 - 2014) - 2nd Session.
“Beyond just being an influential world leader, the State of Israel has been a staunch and ardently loyal ally of the United States over the last several decades. This great nation's commitment to protecting it citizens and securing its homeland are simply unmatched.”
– André Carson, African-American Representative (Dem) from Indiana. 1974 AD
April 22, 2008 - Issue: Vol. 154, No. 64 — Daily Edition 110th Congress (2007 - 2008) - 2nd Session.
– André Carson, African-American Representative (Dem) from Indiana. 1974 AD
April 22, 2008 - Issue: Vol. 154, No. 64 — Daily Edition 110th Congress (2007 - 2008) - 2nd Session.
“With the establishment of the State of Israel on that day in 1948, Jewish independence was restored. (…) In this land, the Jewish people began to develop its distinctive religion and culture some 4,000 years ago, and there it has preserved an unbroken physical presence. (…) Let us recognize that on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea sits a land of freedom and democracy: Israel. Surrounded by hostility, but a place where freedom and tolerance are alive today.”
– Adam Putnam, American Representative (GOP) from Florida. 1974 AD
April 17, 2002 - Issue: Vol. 148, No. 43 — Daily Edition 107th Congress (2001 - 2002) - 2nd Session.
– Adam Putnam, American Representative (GOP) from Florida. 1974 AD
April 17, 2002 - Issue: Vol. 148, No. 43 — Daily Edition 107th Congress (2001 - 2002) - 2nd Session.
“The Netherlands is home to some of the largest enterprises in the world (such as Shell, Philips, or Unilever), while Israel is the 'start-up nation'. We can learn from each other. (...) Our relationship has always been close. If you look at the 1960s, '70s and '80s, politically it was a more leftist idea to be pro-Israel in a country like mine. People on the left identified with Israeli ideas on egalitarian society and kibbutzim. Now the connection is felt much more strongly among more right-wing parts of society and politics, where it is seen as a Western bulwark against Islamic extremism.”
– Caspar Veldkamp, Dutch member of parliament (NSC) and Ambassador to Israel.
[Translated by C. Nooij].
– Caspar Veldkamp, Dutch member of parliament (NSC) and Ambassador to Israel.
[Translated by C. Nooij].
“In addition to leading nearly all countries in spending on research and development as a share of GDP, Israel’s high-tech firms attract massive amounts of venture capital, benefit from deep integration in global technology value chains, and have fostered rich partnerships with global firms and researchers. Israel’s well-educated and skilled researchers have developed many cutting-edge information technology products and components and the country is a leader in encryption, anti-virus software, and other cyber-security technologies.”
– Daniel Munro, Canadian professor.
– Daniel Munro, Canadian professor.
“Throughout history and even today the Jewish people have been suffering from genocidal attacks and persecutions. Until today many are interested in annihilating the Jewish State and people. Therefore the Jewish people deserve its own state. It’s a right and no privilege. (…) A million Arabs live in Israel among Jews and are not suffering like Arabs living under Arab rulers. In Israel there is freedom of speech and of religion. In Israel, Muslims, Druze and Christians enjoy conditions that do not exist in Arab countries. Israeli Arabs don’t even want to leave Israel because they won’t find this kind of paradise anywhere, and they know that. (…) We live here in a paradise. Compared to Arab countries this is Garden of Eden! For me, there is no other homeland than Israel, no other flag than that of Israel. (…) Which place is better than Israel? I can do here what I cannot do in any Arab country. I am sure not even 1 percent of the Arabs in the neighboring Arab countries lives the way I do, even though 100 percent of all Israeli Arabs do!”
– Sara Zoabi, Arab-Israeli MasterCheff contestant.
– Sara Zoabi, Arab-Israeli MasterCheff contestant.
“I was impressed by the energy of your young people and your professors. I admired the richness of this Start-Up Nation: the relationship between universities, venture capitalism and new companies is one of the least known aspects of Israel outside Israel. Such cultural richness, such hunger of the future, such mental energy! (...) The existence of the State of Israel is not a gracious concession of the international community following the Shoah. The existence of Israel predates by centuries any international agreement. And the State of Israel exists in spite of the Holocaust. Somebody today still tries to doubt the right of this State to exist. Based on all that we have said until now, it is clear to one and all that you don't only have a right to exist. You have the duty to exist. The duty to exist, the duty to resist, the duty to pass on to your children but also to my three children. Francesco, Emanuele, Ester.”
– Matteo Renzi, Prime Minister of Italy. 1975 AD
Knesset Speech by Matteo Renzi. 24/07/2015.
– Matteo Renzi, Prime Minister of Italy. 1975 AD
Knesset Speech by Matteo Renzi. 24/07/2015.
“I have faith in the history, traditions, and culture of Israel. But above all, I believe in the rights of the Jewish people. The right to claim a homeland, to live in security, not to suffer discrimination of any kind. I believe that not recognizing the rights of Israel, as a state of the Jews, is very often a myopia linked more to prejudices that political motives. The West cannot abandon Israel, because that would mean abandoning itself. Israel is the West’s bridgehead in an area where democracy, freedom and human rights are still struggling to establish themselves. (...) Our fundamental values cannot be overshadowed or pushed aside by economic interests.”
– Mara Carfagna, Italian Minister for Equal Opportunity. 1975 AD
Ronen, G. (2016): Italian politician in strong pro-Israel monologue. In: Arutz Sheva. March 23 2016, 8:34 PM (GMT+2).
– Mara Carfagna, Italian Minister for Equal Opportunity. 1975 AD
Ronen, G. (2016): Italian politician in strong pro-Israel monologue. In: Arutz Sheva. March 23 2016, 8:34 PM (GMT+2).
“I’ve been thinking about moving to Israel. I’m Christian and I’ll convert to a Jew. Just so I can marry somebody as pretty as you! I really love, love Israel. It’s such a lovely place, such a lovely place. I’m moving outta America, I’m moving to Israel. Can’t believe my eyes, I’m in paradise!"
– William Adams (Will.I.Am), African-American singer. 1975 AD
– William Adams (Will.I.Am), African-American singer. 1975 AD
“We love Israel and we love the Israelis. And to be honest, our nation, the Iranians, needs to be friends again
with Israel. (…) Israelis are normal human beings, lovely people, and (…) we should have relations with them.”
– Amir-Abbas Fakhravar, Iranian-American author and activist. 1975 AD
with Israel. (…) Israelis are normal human beings, lovely people, and (…) we should have relations with them.”
– Amir-Abbas Fakhravar, Iranian-American author and activist. 1975 AD
“For me, the reason I support Israel – the reason I believe in Israel – is because, like America, Israel is more than just a country. It’s an idea. An idea founded on a set of values and principles. An idea that is worth fighting for. The founding fathers of the State of Israel built a country on a rock of great ideals: democracy; liberty; rights for all citizens; freedom of religion; opportunity; social justice; and equality. And like America, Israel’s founding fathers were ambitious, courageous and optimistic, setting only the very highest standards. (...) Each time I visit Israel, my admiration for that great country grows. For its people, and for what they have managed to achieve – even in the most difficult of circumstances.”
– Michael Dugher, British Labour MP. 1975 AD
LFI (2015): LFI VICE CHAIR ,MICHAEL DUGHER MP, GIVES KEYNOTE SPEECH AT ‘WE BELIEVE IN ISRAEL’ CONFERENCE. 22 March 2015.
– Michael Dugher, British Labour MP. 1975 AD
LFI (2015): LFI VICE CHAIR ,MICHAEL DUGHER MP, GIVES KEYNOTE SPEECH AT ‘WE BELIEVE IN ISRAEL’ CONFERENCE. 22 March 2015.
“I can argue like a Marxist about whether there was a global Jewish nation 200 years ago, or whether it was just a religion. But this really doesn’t matter. We’re both here now, two nations. Everyone believes [their side] and is bound to the motherland. I’m interested in what you believe, not in how I define you, okay? [You have] one land, one people, one culture, a shared history, a shared language, a shared economy – so you’re a nation. If you believe you’re a nation, then I accept you as a nation. (…) I’m telling you that Arabs already enjoy national rights in this state. Language is the most important national right, and the Arabs’ [language] is recognized by the state.”
– Ayman Odeh, Arab-Israeli member of Knesset (Joint List). 1975 AD
Rettig Gur, H. (2015): Ayman Odeh wants to be Israel’s Martin Luther King. In: The Times of Israel. 3 May 2015, 1:11 pm.
– Ayman Odeh, Arab-Israeli member of Knesset (Joint List). 1975 AD
Rettig Gur, H. (2015): Ayman Odeh wants to be Israel’s Martin Luther King. In: The Times of Israel. 3 May 2015, 1:11 pm.
“In our opinion, Germany can learn a whole lot from Israel in several political fields. In the case of the conflicts that Israel has had on its doorstep for decennia – cultural, religious, ethnic conflicts – that were up until now largely unknown to us and toward which the established politics act amorphously, it’s worth looking at Israel in order to understand how to deal with it. (…) I personally also believe that a good relationship with Israel is essential for Germany and not just out of responsibility for history, but rather in general, because Israel is one of the few states outside of Europe that has a democratic social order. (…) We should leave Israel free reign, for as long as the country behaves according to rule of law. For me there is principally no reason to doubt that Israel is doing so.”
– Frauke Petry, Saxon/German member of the Bundestag (AfD). 1975 AD
Jüdische Rundschau (2017): Interviewreihe Parteien vor der Bundestagswahl (Teil 2): Frauke Petry zu ihrem Besuch in Israel. Juni 1, 2017. [Translated by C. Nooij].
– Frauke Petry, Saxon/German member of the Bundestag (AfD). 1975 AD
Jüdische Rundschau (2017): Interviewreihe Parteien vor der Bundestagswahl (Teil 2): Frauke Petry zu ihrem Besuch in Israel. Juni 1, 2017. [Translated by C. Nooij].
"We, as the Iranian new generation (...), love Israel, we have respect for Israel people and all the Jews around the world, and we need your help and your support for the Green Movement in Iran, the Green Revolution, to bring down the mullah and, for sure, we can fix the problems of Israel."
– Amir-Abbas Fakhravar, Iranian-American peace activist. 1944 AD
Per la verità, per Israele. Manifestazione i Roma. 7 Ottobro 2010.
– Amir-Abbas Fakhravar, Iranian-American peace activist. 1944 AD
Per la verità, per Israele. Manifestazione i Roma. 7 Ottobro 2010.
“Israel has stability, the ear of the world community, and the ability to be a modern state in the Middle East. Israel has withstood the test of time. (…) Friendship between Israel and Assyria would be mutually beneficial, with both countries being strong allies.”
– Mar Awa Royel, Assyrian-American bishop. 1975 AD
Hasso, J. (2018): Assyrians, Jews and Israel. In: Arutz Sheva. Jun 14, 2018, 10:07 PM (GMT+3).
– Mar Awa Royel, Assyrian-American bishop. 1975 AD
Hasso, J. (2018): Assyrians, Jews and Israel. In: Arutz Sheva. Jun 14, 2018, 10:07 PM (GMT+3).
“Europeans need to understand how closely intertwined are the fates of Israel and of Europe itself. The term ‘Judeo-Christian’ is not a cliche. We cannot defend Western civilization without defending its Jewish component, without which modern Western culture would have been unthinkable. The religious identity of the West has two legs: The Christian and the Jewish ones. It needs both to stand upright. Sacrificing one to save the other is like fighting a battle by chopping off one of your legs, throwing it at the feet of your enemies and shouting: ‘You won’t get the other one! We will never surrender!’ We could always hope that our enemies will laugh themselves to death faster than we bleed to death, the Monty Python way of fighting. Maybe that works, but most likely it will leave us crippled and pathetic, if not dead. (…) We cannot change what has happened in the past. We should, however, consider it our duty to combat anti-Semitism in the here and now and make sure that the remaining Jews both in Europe and in Israel are safe.”
– Peder “Fjordmann” Jensen, Norwegian blogger. 1975 AD
Fjordman (2007): Why Europeans Should Support Israel. In: The Brussels Journal. 2007-03-12 07:49..
– Peder “Fjordmann” Jensen, Norwegian blogger. 1975 AD
Fjordman (2007): Why Europeans Should Support Israel. In: The Brussels Journal. 2007-03-12 07:49..
"Today, Israel has one of the most competitive and productive innovation ecosystems in the world. (…) A small nation, lacking natural resources and surrounded by hostility, can only survive by dint of ingenuity, cleverness, and a degree of ‘chutzpah’. In Israel, ideas are prized, experimentation and creativity are encouraged. Failure is seen as valuable experience, not a character blemish. Social hierarchy is almost non-existent, so good ideas can come from anywhere within an organisation. Compulsory military service in a high-technology army, and the large degree of autonomy given to young soldiers in the field, further contribute. (…) We can and should learn from the experiences of countries such as Israel, and adapt them to our own national circumstances.”
– Dave Sharma, Trinidadian-Australian Ambassador to Israel. 1976 AD
– Dave Sharma, Trinidadian-Australian Ambassador to Israel. 1976 AD
"I am from Southern Africa. I grew up after apartheid, but my parents can recall not being allowed to vote or participate in public life because of the colour of their skin. I find it particularly offensive that you would try and compare what they went through and the State of Israel, where non-Jewish citizens have the same rights as their Jewish counterparts. (…) The Jewish presence in Israel is millenia old, whereas the European settlers had to deny that Zimbabwe even had a history before the 1890s. (…) I admire triumph in the face of adversity. A country that builds itself up from undefined borders, war with every one of its neighbours and a 2 million-strong refugee problem ought to be applauded not vilified. (…) The reality is that many African people are very supportive of Israel, even if their governments do not. There are also many African Jews, and indigenous African Christian churches tend to be very Judaic in their character.”
– Masimba Musodza, Zimbabwean screenwriter and author. 1976 AD
– Masimba Musodza, Zimbabwean screenwriter and author. 1976 AD
“I support Israel, not because I believe somebody put his foot in the sand first somewhere, or some God invited some bearded man to a coffee party to divide the world, but because Israel is the only country in the Middle East, where women and men are equal, homosexuality is officially recognized, opinions, art and science are free, no religion is discriminated against and Jews have to be no better nor worse than other people. Every square meter that takes Israel as an example, is a square meter gained. (…) What is so bad about people building settlements? In the Middle East, Arabs, Jews, Muslims, Christians and many others build settlements, the happiest among them in Israel. In Israel over 20% of all settlers are Muslims. None of them is considered illegal. They are even equal citizens. On the other side of the border, settling Jews however are considered illegal, solely because they’re Jews. House-building Jews are in fact not a problem. Jews have the right to live anywhere, as any human being does!“
– Gerd Buurmann, Lower Saxon/German author, actor and director. 1976 AD
Buurmann, G. (1976): Der Judenretter von Köln. August 29 2017. [Translated by C. Nooij]..
– Gerd Buurmann, Lower Saxon/German author, actor and director. 1976 AD
Buurmann, G. (1976): Der Judenretter von Köln. August 29 2017. [Translated by C. Nooij]..
“No party in the Mid-East conflict is flawless, not even Israel. Israel is often actually the first to admit this. But unlike any other country in the region, Israel is a full-fledged democracy with a functioning rule of law, a free press, a diverse political debate and a varied multi-party system. Israeli media are independent and often criticize their own government. Freedom of religion is also a hallmark of Israel.”
– Kristian Norheim, Norwegian member of parliament. 1976 AD
Stortinget avviste å anerkjenne Palestina. 28.05.2015. [Translated by C. Nooij].
– Kristian Norheim, Norwegian member of parliament. 1976 AD
Stortinget avviste å anerkjenne Palestina. 28.05.2015. [Translated by C. Nooij].
“The experience of Israel is unique for Ukraine as experience of the state succeeding despite constant threat.”
– Oksana Syroyid, Ukrainian member of parliament. 1976 AD
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (2016): Oksana Syroyid. Ukraine should learn from Israel to be successful in conditions of constant threat. 28 September 2016, at 13:40.
– Oksana Syroyid, Ukrainian member of parliament. 1976 AD
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (2016): Oksana Syroyid. Ukraine should learn from Israel to be successful in conditions of constant threat. 28 September 2016, at 13:40.
“The creation of a modern Jewish homeland is no small achievement, and I am honored to join with Israelis and millions of other people around the world to continue this celebration. (...) The similarities between Arizona and Israel, where people work hard, embrace ingenuity and creativity, and build stronger communities for their families, are also striking.”
– Kyrsten Sinema, Dutch-American Representative (Dem) from Arizona. 1976 AD
United States of America Congressional Record, Proceedings and Debates of ... (2014): Extensions of Remarks, Vol. 160 Pt. 6. 7754. May 9, 2014.
– Kyrsten Sinema, Dutch-American Representative (Dem) from Arizona. 1976 AD
United States of America Congressional Record, Proceedings and Debates of ... (2014): Extensions of Remarks, Vol. 160 Pt. 6. 7754. May 9, 2014.
“In Israel there is a risk culture that we sometimes seem to have forgotten in the genes of France. There must be this ability to revive this taste for risk, without which we can do nothing, it is a fundamental element. (...) I think it is necessary to move quickly because the country can not wait. Israel is this small country that has managed to have 5% of its GDP invested in R & D, because it draws capital from all over the world. (...) Many of these people have energy, vitality. They want to create jobs, start-ups and innovate here.”
– Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. 1977 AD
– Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. 1977 AD
“Albania has a lot to learn from Israel. Partnership with democratic countries is one of the guiding principles of our foreign policy and Israel is an accomplished democracy in the Middle East. Its main exports are science, culture, and knowledge. The full potential of trade relations between our two countries has not yet been reached.”
– Ditmir Bushati, Albanian Foreign Minister. 1977 AD
WJC (2014): Albanian FM: 'Albania has a lot to learn from Israel'. 22 Jun 2014.
– Ditmir Bushati, Albanian Foreign Minister. 1977 AD
WJC (2014): Albanian FM: 'Albania has a lot to learn from Israel'. 22 Jun 2014.
"I sincerely believe that the State of Israel deserves to exist and 75 years is a beautiful milestone. And I hope that Israel and the Jewish Diaspora looks proudly upon this beautiful milestone. There's quite a lot of things [I admire about Israel] actually. Israel is of course a very small country, but on the other hand it is a country where a lot of innovation takes place - looking at patent applications. And of course, as a female politician, I find Golda Meir very admirable."
– Nilüfer Gündoğan, Dutch member of parliament (Volt). 1977 AD
CIDItv (2023): Israel 75 jaar | Tweede Kamerlid Nilüfer Gündoğan feliciteert Israel. In: Youtube. 19 May 2023. [Translated by C. Nooij].
– Nilüfer Gündoğan, Dutch member of parliament (Volt). 1977 AD
CIDItv (2023): Israel 75 jaar | Tweede Kamerlid Nilüfer Gündoğan feliciteert Israel. In: Youtube. 19 May 2023. [Translated by C. Nooij].
“Today the broader Israel/Gaza/West Bank territory is arguably the most peaceful and stable
area in the region and (…) it is stable only because of the presence of Israeli security forces.”
– Frans Cronjé, South African (Afrikaner) CEO of SAIRR. 1977 AD
Cronjé, F. (2016): CAN ISRAEL AND SOUTH AFRICA FIND REDEMPTION IN EACH OTHER? – TIMES OF ISRAEL, 24 FEBRUARY 2016.
area in the region and (…) it is stable only because of the presence of Israeli security forces.”
– Frans Cronjé, South African (Afrikaner) CEO of SAIRR. 1977 AD
Cronjé, F. (2016): CAN ISRAEL AND SOUTH AFRICA FIND REDEMPTION IN EACH OTHER? – TIMES OF ISRAEL, 24 FEBRUARY 2016.
“Israel is the only country in the Middle East in which gay people enjoy anything resembling freedom or human rights. (…) In Israel, equal rights for all are enshrined in the country’s founding document. Hebrew and Arabic are both official languages and Israeli Arabs are represented in high public office including serving as Supreme Court Judges, members of the Knesset, and cabinet ministerial posts. Freedom of the press, religion, and speech are all protected in Israeli law, for everyone.“
– Anne Marie Waters, Hiberno-English activist. 1977 AD
Waters, A.M.: Israel and Gay Rights.
– Anne Marie Waters, Hiberno-English activist. 1977 AD
Waters, A.M.: Israel and Gay Rights.
"Israel doesn't have a lot of natural resources. Its real resource is its people and their creativity, and that has inspired me. (...) Israel is near and dear to my heart (...) It's a place that's managed to embrace its neighbors and create peace within an environment that can be very hostile."
– Ashton Kutcher, American actor and presenter. 1978 AD
Shamah, D. (2013): Ashton Kutcher talks tech, and inspiration, in Tel Aviv. In: The Times of Israel. 14 May 2013, 4:46 pm.
– Ashton Kutcher, American actor and presenter. 1978 AD
Shamah, D. (2013): Ashton Kutcher talks tech, and inspiration, in Tel Aviv. In: The Times of Israel. 14 May 2013, 4:46 pm.
“I was amazed at the Israeli people and their endurance. The first night that we got there, we went to Tel Aviv and there was the suicide bombing at a discotheque on Tayelet. (…) I was amazed that the Israelis, they just – it’s a big deal, but they have to get on with their lives, you know – and they carry on.”
– Jason Biggs, American actor. 1978 AD
– Jason Biggs, American actor. 1978 AD
“There are so many courses here [in Israel], but it’s so healthy. You eat cucumbers and tomatoes for breakfast,
and the hummus is unbelievable — everyplace I go, I think it’s the best I’ve ever had in my life. Traveling through
Israel has been a life-changing experience for me, from the people to the food to the beautiful sea.”
– Alan John Buckley, Irish-Canadian actor. 1978 AD
Klein Leichman, A. (2012): CSI stars ‘gather evidence’ in Israel. In: Israel21c. June 7, 2012.
and the hummus is unbelievable — everyplace I go, I think it’s the best I’ve ever had in my life. Traveling through
Israel has been a life-changing experience for me, from the people to the food to the beautiful sea.”
– Alan John Buckley, Irish-Canadian actor. 1978 AD
Klein Leichman, A. (2012): CSI stars ‘gather evidence’ in Israel. In: Israel21c. June 7, 2012.
“I had very high hopes for Israel and it’s lived up to and surpassed what I had in mind (...) I’ve had such an eye-opening experience – a really nice glimpse into the culture and lives of Israelis and the Jewish people.”
– Omar Benson Miller, African-American actor. 1978 AD
Klein Leichman, A. (2012): CSI stars ‘gather evidence’ in Israel. In: Israel21c. June 7, 2012.
– Omar Benson Miller, African-American actor. 1978 AD
Klein Leichman, A. (2012): CSI stars ‘gather evidence’ in Israel. In: Israel21c. June 7, 2012.
"I would love to say that I love Israel. (...) I stand here today, very confident. Yes, my nation wants to kill me and execute me and they consider me as a traitor. I stand here, with lots of confidence, to say that, yes, I love Israel. (...) I was a witness, I have been a witness, and I know, that Israel is not the problem in the Middle East. Israel is the solution to the Middle East! I want my people to see and study the Israeli experience. After all the tragedies that this amazing nation had to face, their focus was not to take revenge after the Holocaust. The focus was to survive and to choose life over death. (...) And let me be honest with you in [regards to] this conflict in the Middle East today. After a long experience in the West, reading, studying, reading about all the foundations of this civilization, the Western civilization, and its philosophy, I tell you, if Israel fails in the Middle East, the Western civilization will fail."
– Mosab Hassan Yousef, Palestinian-Arab son of Hamas founder. 1978 AD
2. Deutscher Israelkongress in Frankfurt. 23.10.2011.
– Mosab Hassan Yousef, Palestinian-Arab son of Hamas founder. 1978 AD
2. Deutscher Israelkongress in Frankfurt. 23.10.2011.
“Israel deserves our critical solidarity. Its right to exist is incontestible. It may not be the projection
surface for realistically perceived yet unchallenged contradictions within global capitalism.”
– Katja Kipping, German MP. 1978 AD
Kipping, K. (2006): Für einen linken Zugang zum Nahostkonflikt jenseits von Antizionismus und antideutschen Zuspitzungen. Seite 6. 08. Dez. 2006. [Translated by C. Nooij]
surface for realistically perceived yet unchallenged contradictions within global capitalism.”
– Katja Kipping, German MP. 1978 AD
Kipping, K. (2006): Für einen linken Zugang zum Nahostkonflikt jenseits von Antizionismus und antideutschen Zuspitzungen. Seite 6. 08. Dez. 2006. [Translated by C. Nooij]
“Small minorities and marginal groups in all parts of the world have always interested me, but I was always more interested in Jews than any other group because of their impressive accomplishments and achievements, in spite of their numerical insignificance. (…) The more I read about Jews, the more my admiration grew for them. The Jewish saga is a tale of unprecedented heroism and self-sacrifice; Jews were humiliated and mistreated like no other people in history. That despite this, the Jews rose and returned to their ancient homeland (Israel) after two thousand years[, which] speaks volumes about the character of these tenacious people. I admire Jews as much for their resilience and courage as for their wisdom and scholarship.”
– Navras Jaat Aafreedi, Pashtun/Indian Muslim scholar. 1978 AD
Maistrovoy (2007): 'I Love Israel - My Forefathers Were Probably Jews'. In: Arutz Sheva. Apr 12, 2007, 8:50 AM (GMT+3).
– Navras Jaat Aafreedi, Pashtun/Indian Muslim scholar. 1978 AD
Maistrovoy (2007): 'I Love Israel - My Forefathers Were Probably Jews'. In: Arutz Sheva. Apr 12, 2007, 8:50 AM (GMT+3).
"Once we [the members of the Coushatta Tribe] began to look into it, we found similar stories about the plight of Native Americans and the Jewish people: the search for homelands, banishment from our homelands, adversity and persecution. We both also have modern-day challenges of security and land rights. Both the Coushatta Tribe and the Jewish people have carved prosperous nations out of the wilderness. Look at how much both we and Israel have achieved in a relatively short amount of time. Speaking of similarities, the Jewish people and the Coushatta, we still speak our ancient language fluently. It’s almost a miracle I’m sitting here in the twenty-first century despite our struggles, despite the fact that a lot of Native American tribes were wiped out by disease. But the Coushatta are thriving, and it’s almost a miracle that Israel exists today, so this is something pretty special.”
– David Sickey, Native American Vice-Chairman of the Coushatta Tribe. 1978 AD
Good, A. (2012): Israel and the Coushatta. One miracle that deserves another. In: The Times of Israel. 7 March 2012, 9:56 pm..
– David Sickey, Native American Vice-Chairman of the Coushatta Tribe. 1978 AD
Good, A. (2012): Israel and the Coushatta. One miracle that deserves another. In: The Times of Israel. 7 March 2012, 9:56 pm..
“A nation without a state is a peculiar thing in this era. However, it has not been easy to declare a state as the situation of Tibet and the Kurds proves. The present existence of the state of Israel is therefore almost the miracle of the world.”
- Kimmo Hoikkala, Finnish journalist. 1978 AD
- Kimmo Hoikkala, Finnish journalist. 1978 AD
“Israel is, in my eyes, made up chiefly of images – and not just about war. Rather, they’re chiefly images of Tel Aviv, the light of Tel Aviv; of the light of Herat; of wonderful Jerusalem; of a hundred nations that form Israel. The truth about Israel is really close to these images, to this dream of freedom and hospitality. If you talk about Israel, you should abandon all prejudice and tell how this besieged democracy was built. They achieved important goals regarding hospitality: Darfour refugees were welcomed in Israel, for example. Tel Aviv is a city that’s always full of life and acceptance. It’s one of the most accepting cities in the world towards gay people. It allows an Israeli gay community and even an Arab one to live free from incomprehension or persecution.”
– Roberto Saviano, Italian writer, activist and journalist. 1979 AD
Saviano, R. (2010): Roberto Saviano: “Israele luogo di libertà e accoglienza”. A Roma il 7 ottobre “Per la verità, per Israele!“.
– Roberto Saviano, Italian writer, activist and journalist. 1979 AD
Saviano, R. (2010): Roberto Saviano: “Israele luogo di libertà e accoglienza”. A Roma il 7 ottobre “Per la verità, per Israele!“.
“Israel is a beacon of light in a mostly dark Middle East. Israel is the only democratic constitutional state in that region, the only country in the Middle East where everybody – Jews, Christians and Muslims – can live in freedom. Israel stands for hope, for progress and for western civilization. Freedom, democracy and rule of law are also the only foundations upon which human rights, stability and the economy can flourish. But in the barren Middle East, nothing flourishes, except in Israel. And that should be appreciated and even praised – especially in the West.”
– Joram van Klaveren, Dutch member of parliament (PVV / VNL). 1979 AD
[Translated by C. Nooij].
– Joram van Klaveren, Dutch member of parliament (PVV / VNL). 1979 AD
[Translated by C. Nooij].
“Without any question there were significant Jewish intellectuals in Western spiritual history. Particularly in Germany however, one cannot speak of a Jewish-Christian heritage just like that. (…) A religion like Judaism, which celebrates its own liberty annually during Passover, develops a different understanding of the state than we Germans do, who have since Hegel misunderstood the state as a realization of the objective spirit. Furthermore, Judaism justifies a totally different educational tradition, since even the artisan has read his own prayers for centuries. The Torah teaches respect in the face of diverging opinions.”
– Christian Lindner, Rhenish/German member of the Bundestag (FDP). 1979 AD
Peyman Engel, P. (2011): »Ich will keinen Gegensatz zwischen Vernunft und Glaube«. In: Jüdische Allgemeine. 06.06.2011 11:57 Uhr. [Translated by C. Nooij].
– Christian Lindner, Rhenish/German member of the Bundestag (FDP). 1979 AD
Peyman Engel, P. (2011): »Ich will keinen Gegensatz zwischen Vernunft und Glaube«. In: Jüdische Allgemeine. 06.06.2011 11:57 Uhr. [Translated by C. Nooij].
“Geography aside, it is Israel that is still truly a western country. Far more than many parts of western Europe now are. A gap may well be emerging. But not because Israel has drifted away from the West. Rather because today in much of the West, as we bask in the afterglow of our achievements — eager to enjoy our rights, but unwilling to defend them — it is the West that is, slowly but surely, drifting away from itself. (…) Israel takes western values seriously and fights for the survival of those values.”
– Douglas Murray, Scottish author and journalist. 1979 AD
Murray, D. (2014): The West has drifted away from Israel — and itself. In: The Spectator. 16 July 2014, 12:00am.
– Douglas Murray, Scottish author and journalist. 1979 AD
Murray, D. (2014): The West has drifted away from Israel — and itself. In: The Spectator. 16 July 2014, 12:00am.
“The USA as well as Germany [have] a fundamental interest in the wellbeing of Israel, the most
modern democracy in the Middle East. (…) Our friendship with the Israeli people is unbreakable.”
– Philipp Mißfelder, Rhenish/German member of the Bundestag. 1979 – 2015 AD
CDU/CSU: Israels Existenzrecht ist Staatsraison. In: Israelnetz. 14. Mai 2013 [Translated by C. Nooij].
modern democracy in the Middle East. (…) Our friendship with the Israeli people is unbreakable.”
– Philipp Mißfelder, Rhenish/German member of the Bundestag. 1979 – 2015 AD
CDU/CSU: Israels Existenzrecht ist Staatsraison. In: Israelnetz. 14. Mai 2013 [Translated by C. Nooij].
“64 years ago Israel achieved its long-promised independence as millions of Jews, many of them Shoah survivors, returned to their aboriginal homeland to build a democracy in the desert. In those six and a half decades, they have built one of the most technologically, democratically, culturally and educationally advanced nations on earth. It is the only place in the Middle East where it is safe to be a woman, gay, Christian or Baha'i. (…) Judaism is a religion that binds families and communities. It is a religion that demonstrates the value of thoughtfulness, forgiveness and atonement."
– Pierre Poilievre, French-Canadian Minister of Employment (Conservative). 1979 AD
Debates of April 26th, 2012. Yom Ha'atzmaut Statements By Members. Pierre Poilievre Nepean—Carleton, ON.
– Pierre Poilievre, French-Canadian Minister of Employment (Conservative). 1979 AD
Debates of April 26th, 2012. Yom Ha'atzmaut Statements By Members. Pierre Poilievre Nepean—Carleton, ON.
"I suddenly discovered a world that I never knew existed. I discovered that the Jews weren’t as bad as I was told growing up. I discovered that they have a good side that I am drawn to. I identified with their principles and the way they protect one another. I felt that I wanted to become a part of this country."
– Ala Wahib, Arab-Israeli officer in the Israeli Defense Forces.
An Officer and a Muslim Zionist. In: Israel haYom.
– Ala Wahib, Arab-Israeli officer in the Israeli Defense Forces.
An Officer and a Muslim Zionist. In: Israel haYom.
“Ask any child in any of the churches which are scattered around the world, from America to China, ask any Muslim who is knowledgeable in the Koran, and he will tell you that the land of Israel belongs to the people of Israel. (…) The people of Israel were born in the desert and wandered among all the nations of the world. Today we have a permanent home after thousands of years of exile. The sukkah reminds us that we have to maintain that home, or else we will be forced back, G-d forbid, into the disgrace of exile.”
– Eyal Assad, Druze-Israeli member of the Knesset.
Arutz Sheva (2016): Children know Israel belongs to Jews. Oct 18, 2016, 8:51 PM (GMT+3).
– Eyal Assad, Druze-Israeli member of the Knesset.
Arutz Sheva (2016): Children know Israel belongs to Jews. Oct 18, 2016, 8:51 PM (GMT+3).
“Agriculture in Israel is a highly established industry. Israel is a major exporter of garden-fresh produce and a world-leader in agricultural technologies despite the fact that the geography of Israel is not indeed advantageous to agriculture. More than half of the land area is desert, and the climate and lack of water resources do not favor farming, nonetheless it has put its land to use through modern hi-tech farming, agro-tourism attraction and a number of more adaptable activities.”
– Dr Simon Wagura Ndiritu, Kenyan lecturer.
Entrepreneurs Hub (2016): AGRI-BUSINESS: WHAT KENYA CAN LEARN FROM ISRAEL?. May 2, 2016.
– Dr Simon Wagura Ndiritu, Kenyan lecturer.
Entrepreneurs Hub (2016): AGRI-BUSINESS: WHAT KENYA CAN LEARN FROM ISRAEL?. May 2, 2016.
“Jerusalem is the blessed royal citadel of the Hebrew people. (…) As Christians, we are the children of Abraham. Israel (Jacob) is our brother as are his descendants. Jesus Himself specifically chose to be born as a Jew and never lost His ‘Jewishness’ whilst establishing Christianity. The founding fathers of our faith—the apostles—were also Jews. And lest we forget, salvation was ‘of the Jews’ and to them first. Then to the Gentiles. (…) The Jews are still—and will always be—the apple of His eye. (…) No Jew deserves to be cursed, unsupported, or discriminated against because they are Jews. How would you ever account to God for your wrong?”
– Desiree M. Mondesir, US evangelist and author.
– Desiree M. Mondesir, US evangelist and author.
“ISIS represents nothing but fear. Israel, however, always offers hope. Right from its Declaration of Independence, it pledged itself to democracy, the rule of law and the equal treatment of minorities – an inspirational determination that was born at a time when much of the world lived under dictatorship. (…) I am the proud leader of Brent, the most diverse borough in the UK. (…) I understand how critical Israel is to Jewish life in the UK: It could only be, when a plurality of the world Jewish community – more than 40 percent – live in Israel.”
– Muhammad Butt, Kashmiri-British politician.
Butt, M. (2016): I’m sorry for sharing Israel slur – boycotts are wrong. In: Jewish News. July 14 2016, 1:42.
– Muhammad Butt, Kashmiri-British politician.
Butt, M. (2016): I’m sorry for sharing Israel slur – boycotts are wrong. In: Jewish News. July 14 2016, 1:42.
“Armenians and Jews share many things in common: they are both ancient Near Eastern people with a long and storied history. (…) Both peoples are known for their prowess in the arts and commerce and value education to an almost preternatural extent. (…) The kinship has been lost over many centuries of co-existence, but looking at names and even physiological similarities, it is not hard to imagine how close these two people have been historically. (…) Like Israel, Armenia finds itself surrounded by mostly hostile states—in particular Turkey and Azerbaijan. (…) Everyone knows that Israel and Armenia, and Armenians and Jews, are kindred spirits and friends. To believe otherwise is simply to turn the world upside down.”
– Christopher Atamian, Armenian-American writer.
Atamian, C. (2017): Armenians and Jews: Natural Allies, Kindred Spirits. In: Huffpost. Jan 30, 2015, 10:12 AM EST.
– Christopher Atamian, Armenian-American writer.
Atamian, C. (2017): Armenians and Jews: Natural Allies, Kindred Spirits. In: Huffpost. Jan 30, 2015, 10:12 AM EST.
“There are hundreds of Jews hailing from many corners of the world who are currently working in Saudi Arabia, contributing to its financial, infrastructure, and energy projects. (…) Israel has a reputation as one of the most sophisticated and technologically advanced countries in the field of mining, with a robust, globally recognized diamond industry. (…) Israel is also a world leader in the water engineering industry, which makes it extraordinarily qualified to help Saudi Arabia with its ambitious desalination plans.”
– Salman al-Ansari, Saudi-American lobbyist.
Al-Ansari, Salman (2016): How Israel can contribute to Saudi’s vision 2030. In: Middle East Transparent. 12 October 2016.
– Salman al-Ansari, Saudi-American lobbyist.
Al-Ansari, Salman (2016): How Israel can contribute to Saudi’s vision 2030. In: Middle East Transparent. 12 October 2016.
"I landed in Israel during trying times whereby the people of God are being persecuted, I came to lend my voice of support [and to say] that as a believer myself, I can’t keep quiet. I will mobilize Christians all over the world to support [Israel], because this place is our tangible and intangible heritage site. I understand there are people who have an interest in saying that there is apartheid, but without coming here, they simply feed on the media."
– Zwelakhe Mthethwa, Zulu King of the Mthethwa Tribe.
Miltz, J. (2018): ‘This Is Our Heritage,’ Zulu King After Emotional Visit To Israel. In: JUIG! Nuus.
– Zwelakhe Mthethwa, Zulu King of the Mthethwa Tribe.
Miltz, J. (2018): ‘This Is Our Heritage,’ Zulu King After Emotional Visit To Israel. In: JUIG! Nuus.
"Jewish people are indeed indigenous to the land from which they were forcibly removed. Following this expulsion from their homeland, Jews suffered the indignity of being the skunk of the world. (…) The Jewish people are indigenous to Israel, including the contested West Bank and the holy city of Jerusalem. These are descendants of Jewish refugees who were displaced centuries ago and they are back to exercise their inalienable right to self-determination. There is no self-respecting, sober intellectual who will argue that returning to your ancestral homeland from whence you were displaced makes you a ‘settler’. (…) The insistence of the Arab world on denying Jewish people, the indigenous people of Israel, the right to sovereign existence is a main reason this conflict has lasted for so long. (…) Expecting people with a bitter history of persecution, like the Jewish people, to abandon the idea of a Jewish state, the only state that has guaranteed them freedom and security, is not only unreasonable, but also unfair. (…) The only way to protect Jewish people from all the hardships they have suffered the world over is to defend their inalienable right to self-determination."
– Tshediso Mangope, South African activist.
Mangope, T. (2022): I USED TO FIGHT AGAINST ISRAEL—UNTIL I WENT THERE. In: Israel Forever Foundation.
– Tshediso Mangope, South African activist.
Mangope, T. (2022): I USED TO FIGHT AGAINST ISRAEL—UNTIL I WENT THERE. In: Israel Forever Foundation.
"Like any nation, Israel is not perfect - but it is a vibrant multi-ethnic democracy with a free press and the rule of law. It stands as a shining beacon of hope in a region of autocracies and religious extremists."
– Rishi Sunak, Punjabi-British Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 1980 AD
Rose, D. (2022): Rishi Sunak praises Israel as a shining beacon of hope and denounces claim it is an aprtheid state. In: Jewish Chronicle. August 4, 2022.
– Rishi Sunak, Punjabi-British Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 1980 AD
Rose, D. (2022): Rishi Sunak praises Israel as a shining beacon of hope and denounces claim it is an aprtheid state. In: Jewish Chronicle. August 4, 2022.
“Last summer I had the great pleasure again to visit Israel. A country that I admire and consider a strong alliance partner for Denmark. By comparing Israel with its neighbors, one really notices the difference in culture. Israel is a democratic, modern and extremely diligently country - despite the fact that the country only had half a century to build up and was furthermore located in a barren desert. Arabs around it have only created desert - mentally and physically. Yes, wherever Islam is gaining ground, desert is spreading itself.”
– Morten Messerschmidt, German-Danish member of European parliament. 1980 AD
– Morten Messerschmidt, German-Danish member of European parliament. 1980 AD
"Have you ever asked yourself how the small entity called Israel managed to hold the entire world in its palm? Instead of continually cursing the entire world, have you tried to understand how Israel made all those achievements in all areas? (...) Israel is an entity that lives beside us, has a climate similar to ours, and if we look a bit further we will discover that this entity has no natural resources – and despite all this, it surpasses us! (...) This entity knows that education is the basis of society and the basis of its culture and unity."
– Omar Al-Tabtabaee, Kuwaiti member of parliament. 1980 AD
Ben Solomon, A. (2014): Arab writers call for learning from Israel's technology, democracy and morality. In: Jerusalem Post. May 2 2014, 02:15.
– Omar Al-Tabtabaee, Kuwaiti member of parliament. 1980 AD
Ben Solomon, A. (2014): Arab writers call for learning from Israel's technology, democracy and morality. In: Jerusalem Post. May 2 2014, 02:15.
“Today there is a new anti-Semitism around the world. And the new anti-Semitism is wearing a mask, is not about Jewish people anymore: it’s about Israel – because it’s more politically correct. Today, attacking Israel is much easier. And I’m not telling you here that Israel is perfect or the Jewish people is perfect. No, they’re human beings like me and you. You can criticize Israel as you wish – and as a matter of fact, I lived in Israel and there’s nobody who criticizes Israel more than Israelis. You can criticize Israel as you wish, but you cannot take from Israel two foundations: Israel’s right to exist and Israel’s right to defend itself.“
– Rev. Majed el-Shafie, Egyptian convert to Christianity. 1980 AD
– Rev. Majed el-Shafie, Egyptian convert to Christianity. 1980 AD
“So far everything (especially people, food and culture) has been really nice to experience [in Israel]. (…) I can recommend Israel for adventurers, those who love orienteering and good food and enjoy the social surroundings these great Israeli people can organize!”
– Pasi Ikonen, Finnish orienteering champion. 1980 AD
Israel Orienteering: O-TRAVEL & O-TRAINING.
– Pasi Ikonen, Finnish orienteering champion. 1980 AD
Israel Orienteering: O-TRAVEL & O-TRAINING.
“My main difference with the majority of Muslims is the belief that a Jewish homeland
is an important progress for all of us, especially one in their ancestral land of Israel”
– Afdhere Jama, Somalian-American author and filmmaker. 1980 AD
Sacirbey, O. (2006): Faces of US Muslim and Jewish dissent. In: The Christian Science Monitor. August 4 2006.
is an important progress for all of us, especially one in their ancestral land of Israel”
– Afdhere Jama, Somalian-American author and filmmaker. 1980 AD
Sacirbey, O. (2006): Faces of US Muslim and Jewish dissent. In: The Christian Science Monitor. August 4 2006.
“I am lighting the torch [for Israel’s 67th anniversary] for all human beings wherever they may be who have not lost hope for peace, and for the children, full of innocence who live on this Earth. For those we were but are no more, who fell victim to baseless hatred by those who have forgotten that we were all born in the image of one God. For Sephardim and Ashkenazim, religious and secular, Arabs and Jews, sons of this motherland that reminds us that we have no other place, for us as Israel, for the honor of mankind and for the glory of the State of Israel.“
– Lucy Aharish, Arab-Israeli TV anchor. 1981 AD
Beck, J. (2015): ‘This is our country, there is no other,’ says teary-eyed Aharish in Arabic. In: The Times of Israel. 22 April 2015, 10:39 pm.
– Lucy Aharish, Arab-Israeli TV anchor. 1981 AD
Beck, J. (2015): ‘This is our country, there is no other,’ says teary-eyed Aharish in Arabic. In: The Times of Israel. 22 April 2015, 10:39 pm.
“I never hid that in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I am on the side of Israel. (…) I understand, especially as a citizen of a country that was occupied for so long, that the Jewish people have a right to their country – and should not have to wander all over the world. We Poles know it well, because many Jews were once our lands. Today they have their Israel, do not need to flee to anywhere else. Let's therefore support them diplomatically in the Middle East. That pays off for Poland.”
– Jan Dziedziczak, Polish member of parliament. 1981 AD
– Jan Dziedziczak, Polish member of parliament. 1981 AD
“One might say that the Jewish peoples were not gifted a country by international consensus so much that they carved one out that the world finally accepted. Acknowledging this controversy is important because it reminds us that Israel was born out of acts of resistance – resistance to anti-Semitism, fascism and racism. Whereas once Jews were at the mercy of societies in Europe, now they had won for themselves a homeland in which they were their own masters. Their struggle for self-determination was no different to Martin Luther King Jr’s against segregation or to Nkrumah’s against imperialism. And to question the legality of something won out of resistance to historical oppression - to genocide, no less - is to misunderstand the meaning of resistance itself. Resistance by the good against the bad is both necessary and just. To challenge the right of Israel to exist is, therefore, morally obtuse. It is to forget the flames from which this Phoenix arose. They were the flames of Auschwitz, into which millions of men, women and children walked and never returned.”
– Tim Stanley, English journalist and historian. 1982 AD
Stanley, T. (2015): Southampton University wants to debate Israel's right to exist. But that right is sacred. 13 March 2015 • 8:54am.
– Tim Stanley, English journalist and historian. 1982 AD
Stanley, T. (2015): Southampton University wants to debate Israel's right to exist. But that right is sacred. 13 March 2015 • 8:54am.
“You may criticize Israel, but one should still keep the situation in view. One ought to just look at the world map. There, Israel is the only democracy of the Middle East – aside from the Kurdish areas. There is freedom of expression and religion. Everybody is allowed to freely display their sexuality. Israel is the Garden of Eden of the region, which emerged from a wasteland. Around Israel, there’s only dictatorships, autocracies and thug states. One-sided criticism on Israel is not serious, but simply clear anti-Semitism.“
– Tobias Huch, Rhenish/German enterpreneur and politician. 1981 AD
– Tobias Huch, Rhenish/German enterpreneur and politician. 1981 AD
"This will get me in trouble - I have never said this before - but Palestine is Jewish land. I mean, come on, who doesn't know this? Jesus came to Jerusalem. He came to the Israelites who were there. It is Jewish land.”
– Mohammad Tawhidi, Iranian-Australian imam. 1982 AD
MEMRI TV (2017): Australian Shiite Imam Mohammad Tawhidi: We Did Not Come to Australia to Have Burqas Running around. Mar 20, 2017.
– Mohammad Tawhidi, Iranian-Australian imam. 1982 AD
MEMRI TV (2017): Australian Shiite Imam Mohammad Tawhidi: We Did Not Come to Australia to Have Burqas Running around. Mar 20, 2017.
"1948: I think a wave of emotion went through the world - no one thought that it would truly succeed. (...) I am always bewildered by the life force and the vitality - when you're in Israel, I think you witness it in every street. (...) [I admire] the life force and fighting spirit, again and again, because waking up in such a hostile environment with all the different wars that we witness, not just in 1948, but also the Six Days' War and 1973, again and again it was a fight for life or death for this country. And they succeed, almost like David against Goliath. And then, at the same time seeking peace, I truly admire that, keeping the eye on peace throughout the struggle."
– Mirjam Bikker, Dutch member of parliament (CU). 1982 AD
CIDItv (2023): Israel 75 jaar | CU-fractievoorzitter Mirjam Bikker feliciteert Israel. In: Youtube. 15 May 2023. [Translated by C. Nooij].
– Mirjam Bikker, Dutch member of parliament (CU). 1982 AD
CIDItv (2023): Israel 75 jaar | CU-fractievoorzitter Mirjam Bikker feliciteert Israel. In: Youtube. 15 May 2023. [Translated by C. Nooij].
“Israel has this democratic perspective which is very hard to find in the Middle East. There are minorities
in the Knesset, which is hard to find in the Middle East. The democracy of Israel is something that we should
all take an example from, as well as the religiousness. I am a religious person and respect religion."
– Ceylan Özbudak, Turkish TV commentator and peace activist. 1982 AD
United with Israel (2013): Turkish TV Commentator Supports Israel. Apr 29,2013.
in the Knesset, which is hard to find in the Middle East. The democracy of Israel is something that we should
all take an example from, as well as the religiousness. I am a religious person and respect religion."
– Ceylan Özbudak, Turkish TV commentator and peace activist. 1982 AD
United with Israel (2013): Turkish TV Commentator Supports Israel. Apr 29,2013.
"Israel and Turkey being secular prevents coercion, compulsion in the name of religion, and does not give ground for hypocrisy. (…) In both Israel and Turkey, democratic awareness and democratic values are more firmly rooted than any other country in the region. There is no room or tolerance for dictatorship or despotic regimes. Another commonality between the people of Turkey and Israel is that they do not have an overweening ambition to live a materialistic life in luxury. Both have known hardship and they have both been nurtured from their spirituality and conviction. (…) We both want peace, friendship, democracy, human rights, goodness, compassion and love to be dominant in the region and we want to live a beautiful life together."
– Sinem Tezyapar, Turkish political commentator and executive producer.
Tezyapar, S.: It is time for Israel and Turkey to remember their deep common history.
– Sinem Tezyapar, Turkish political commentator and executive producer.
Tezyapar, S.: It is time for Israel and Turkey to remember their deep common history.
“The reason that Israel was able to gain ground overseas, and that there is more recognition
of Israel, its path, and its culture than of Arab culture, is that Israel speaks of the language of
the international community. (…) As a system or a culture, Israel is part of the Western world.”
– Hala Mustafa, Egyptian journalist and author.
MEMRI (2009): Egyptian Journalist Hala Mustafa Talks about Normalization with Israel Following Meeting with Israeli Ambassador. Sep 30, 2009.
of Israel, its path, and its culture than of Arab culture, is that Israel speaks of the language of
the international community. (…) As a system or a culture, Israel is part of the Western world.”
– Hala Mustafa, Egyptian journalist and author.
MEMRI (2009): Egyptian Journalist Hala Mustafa Talks about Normalization with Israel Following Meeting with Israeli Ambassador. Sep 30, 2009.
“One country that seems to have it all figured out is Israel. With just eight million people, Israel boasts
one of the highest concentrations of start-up companies in the world, earning it the moniker ‘Silicon Wadi’.”
– Chris Sorensen, Canadian author for Maclean’s.
one of the highest concentrations of start-up companies in the world, earning it the moniker ‘Silicon Wadi’.”
– Chris Sorensen, Canadian author for Maclean’s.
(BEWARE: Baudet has compared the treatment of the unvaccinated with the Shoah)
“We support Israel unconditionally, period. It's our ally, it's a democracy. (...) Civilizations can be lost, countries can collapse. The opposite is also possible, that is for example what I find so fantastic about Israel. Making the desert blossom again after 2,000 years. (...) The reason why peace remains missing is that the Muslim countries surrounding Israel do not recognize Israel’s existence. THAT’s the reason why there is no peace and there isn’t that much Israel can do about it. (...) There are few countries which comply with human rights as exemplarily as Israel does, that are beautiful democracies like Israel is.”
– Thierry Baudet, Dutch member of parliament (FvD). 1983 AD
Standpunt Forum voor Democratie inzake Israël-beleid. 18-03-2019 - FVD-bijeenkomst in het Kurhaus Hotel in Scheveningen. [Translated by C. Nooij].
THIERRY BAUDET INTERVIEW - DE JENSEN SHOW #75. 27 December 2019. [Translated by C. Nooij].
CIDI Midden–Oosten Verkiezingsdebat 6 maart 2017. [Translated by C. Nooij].
“We support Israel unconditionally, period. It's our ally, it's a democracy. (...) Civilizations can be lost, countries can collapse. The opposite is also possible, that is for example what I find so fantastic about Israel. Making the desert blossom again after 2,000 years. (...) The reason why peace remains missing is that the Muslim countries surrounding Israel do not recognize Israel’s existence. THAT’s the reason why there is no peace and there isn’t that much Israel can do about it. (...) There are few countries which comply with human rights as exemplarily as Israel does, that are beautiful democracies like Israel is.”
– Thierry Baudet, Dutch member of parliament (FvD). 1983 AD
Standpunt Forum voor Democratie inzake Israël-beleid. 18-03-2019 - FVD-bijeenkomst in het Kurhaus Hotel in Scheveningen. [Translated by C. Nooij].
THIERRY BAUDET INTERVIEW - DE JENSEN SHOW #75. 27 December 2019. [Translated by C. Nooij].
CIDI Midden–Oosten Verkiezingsdebat 6 maart 2017. [Translated by C. Nooij].
“The initial shock of arriving in Israel was seeing just how cosmopolitan, secular and tolerant a country it was.
(…) I don’t like to categorize myself – I’m left-wing on most things and rightwing on others – but I firmly
believe the Jews have a right to a homeland. And I believe that that can only exist if there is a Jewish majority.”
– Nicky Larkin, Irish filmmaker. 1983 AD
Danan, D. (2013): The Irish Zionist. In: Jerusalem Post. February 7, 2013 11:43.
(…) I don’t like to categorize myself – I’m left-wing on most things and rightwing on others – but I firmly
believe the Jews have a right to a homeland. And I believe that that can only exist if there is a Jewish majority.”
– Nicky Larkin, Irish filmmaker. 1983 AD
Danan, D. (2013): The Irish Zionist. In: Jerusalem Post. February 7, 2013 11:43.
”The history of the Jewish people is unique. You’ll find nothing comparable anywhere in the world. It’s full of peculiarities, that can’t be explained. Full of miracles. The survival and existence oft he State of Israel is a miracle. The blossoming of a multiethnic and multireligious society in a democracy in the middle of a war zone is a miracle. The revival of the Hebrew language is a miracle.”
– Carmen Matussek, German historian. 1983 AD
Matussek, C. (2016): Israel, mein Freund. [Translated by C. Nooij].
– Carmen Matussek, German historian. 1983 AD
Matussek, C. (2016): Israel, mein Freund. [Translated by C. Nooij].
"I love Israeli people for the fact that they are very united. Israel wouldn't be a possibility if the Jewish people weren't united. We're grateful to Israelis. We wouldn't be here without them.”
– Bhojraj Parmar, Indian Bahai technician. 1983 AD
Space Daily (2007): Israel haven for new Bahai world order. Nov 18 2007.
– Bhojraj Parmar, Indian Bahai technician. 1983 AD
Space Daily (2007): Israel haven for new Bahai world order. Nov 18 2007.
“This country is incredibly versatile. Just the immigrants are from 50 countries. And I’ve been enthousiastic for
Judaism for a long time. (…) In Judaism, only one place counts: Jerusalem. And that’s here. For 2000 years, the
Jews who were banished into the Diaspora, fostered their yearning for Israel, security and their own state.”
– Katharina Höftmann, German journalist and author. 1984 AD
Süddeutsche Zeitung (2011): „Es ist obszön: Jeder denkt, er weiß, was hier los ist.“. 06.11.2011. [Translated by C. Nooij].
Judaism for a long time. (…) In Judaism, only one place counts: Jerusalem. And that’s here. For 2000 years, the
Jews who were banished into the Diaspora, fostered their yearning for Israel, security and their own state.”
– Katharina Höftmann, German journalist and author. 1984 AD
Süddeutsche Zeitung (2011): „Es ist obszön: Jeder denkt, er weiß, was hier los ist.“. 06.11.2011. [Translated by C. Nooij].
“I was confronted by synagogues, mosques and churches, by Jews and Arabs living together,
by minorities playing huge parts in all areas of Israeli life, from the military to the judiciary. It
was shocking and eye-opening. This wasn't the evil Zionist Israel that I had been told about.”
– Kasim Hafeez, Pakistani-British activist. 1984 AD
Hafeez, K. (2012): "Muslim, Zionist and proud". In: Ynetnews. 2012-04-25.
by minorities playing huge parts in all areas of Israeli life, from the military to the judiciary. It
was shocking and eye-opening. This wasn't the evil Zionist Israel that I had been told about.”
– Kasim Hafeez, Pakistani-British activist. 1984 AD
Hafeez, K. (2012): "Muslim, Zionist and proud". In: Ynetnews. 2012-04-25.
“I am sure that the concept of a Jewish state has always made sense to me. Perhaps because I myself come from an ancient ethnic and religious minority, the Zoroastrians, who continue to live in a diaspora outside of what was once our homeland, Iran. So I came to Israel with a predisposed understanding of the need for a state, a safe haven for a people that has been a global minority for millennia and continuously persecuted. (…) The best part of being a journalist in Israel is freedom of speech. Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East and the only country in the region that respects freedom of the press.”
– Zenobia Ravji, Zoroastrian-American journalist.
– Zenobia Ravji, Zoroastrian-American journalist.
“I would like to thank the whole nation of Israel for supporting Kurdish rights and independence.
(…) We would like to have more contact with the Israeli political parties and organizations. (…)
The Kurds must have political and economic relations with influential countries, especially Israel.”
– Arif Bawecani, Kurdish politician.
Ben Solomon, Ariel (2014): Kurd party leader to ‘Post’: US keeping us from independence. In: Jerusalem Post. July 1 2014, 03:34.
(…) We would like to have more contact with the Israeli political parties and organizations. (…)
The Kurds must have political and economic relations with influential countries, especially Israel.”
– Arif Bawecani, Kurdish politician.
Ben Solomon, Ariel (2014): Kurd party leader to ‘Post’: US keeping us from independence. In: Jerusalem Post. July 1 2014, 03:34.
“Our country doesn’t have a problem with Jews. Our Prophet Muhammad married a Jewish woman. (…) Israel is a big economy compared to their size and it’s a growing economy, and of course there are a lot of interests we share with Israel and if there is peace, there would be a lot of interest between Israel and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and countries like Egypt and Jordan.”
– Mohammad bin Salman al-Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. 1985 AD
Goldberg, J. (2018): Saudi Crown Prince: Iran's Supreme Leader 'Makes Hitler Look Good'. In: The Atlantic. April 2 2018.
– Mohammad bin Salman al-Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. 1985 AD
Goldberg, J. (2018): Saudi Crown Prince: Iran's Supreme Leader 'Makes Hitler Look Good'. In: The Atlantic. April 2 2018.
"I’m amazed at the scope of history here. In the US, there is 200 years of history and here we are talking about thousands of years of stories and tradition that truly fascinate and amaze me. (...) This whole country is one
of a kind… the people… it’s all just very special. I can’t wait to come back. I wanna come back soon. (…) I’m in love with Israel, and I know everyone else will if they just take the opportunity."
– Kellan Lutz, Dutch-American actor. 1985 AD
Press, V.S. (2012): Twilight’s Kellan Lutz ‘amazed’ by Israel. September 11 2012.
HaAretz (2011): Twilight Star Kellan Lutz Joins Celebrity Trip to Israel. September 15 2011.
of a kind… the people… it’s all just very special. I can’t wait to come back. I wanna come back soon. (…) I’m in love with Israel, and I know everyone else will if they just take the opportunity."
– Kellan Lutz, Dutch-American actor. 1985 AD
Press, V.S. (2012): Twilight’s Kellan Lutz ‘amazed’ by Israel. September 11 2012.
HaAretz (2011): Twilight Star Kellan Lutz Joins Celebrity Trip to Israel. September 15 2011.
“Politically, Israel is an absolute necessity, because the Shoah – the industrial murder of European Jews by the Germans – and also the nowadays widespread anti-Semitism painfully show that Israel should, as a Jewish and democratic State, stand open to Jews all over the world as a protective environment”
– Sven-Christian Kindler, Hannoverian/German member of the Bundestag. 1985 AD
Deutsch-Israelische Gesellschaft: Warum Israel?. [Translated by C. Nooij].
– Sven-Christian Kindler, Hannoverian/German member of the Bundestag. 1985 AD
Deutsch-Israelische Gesellschaft: Warum Israel?. [Translated by C. Nooij].
"The German population stands on the side of the people in Israel. (...) We experience it especially in the last years that we witness anti-Semitic wolves in the sheep's clothing of so-called criticism of Israel and in the past days they took of this sheep's clothing and we have seen the hideous anti-Semitic grimace of those who attack other people because of a kippah or an Israeli flag."
– Paul Ziemak, Polish-German member of the Bundestag. 1958 AD
Kundgebung des “Solidaritätsbündnis für Israel” in Berlin am 20. Mai 2021. [Translated by C. Nooij].
– Paul Ziemak, Polish-German member of the Bundestag. 1958 AD
Kundgebung des “Solidaritätsbündnis für Israel” in Berlin am 20. Mai 2021. [Translated by C. Nooij].
“Hitler tried to destroy the Jewish nation in WWII, murdering 6 million people – but four years after the Holocaust, Israel was miraculously reborn, standing its ground while being surrounded by enemies. I continue to look to Israel as a model for Assyria, and I plead with my people to reach out to Israel.“
– Nerary Yousif, Assyrian-American activist. 1985 – 2018 AD
– Nerary Yousif, Assyrian-American activist. 1985 – 2018 AD
“Zionism has proved an extraordinary triumph of liberal nationalism. (…) One should be proud of the achievements of Israeli liberalism but remember that even if the Jewish state were a tenth as tolerant, it would still be as legitimate as every other nation. (…) If we’re lucky, being pro-Israel will once again come to mean treating an ally like an ally; not demanding a beleaguered democracy in the world’s least free and least stable region to behave like a Scandinavian country when defending itself; and giving Israelis, like free people everywhere, the space to determine their own national destiny and even make their own mistakes.”
– Sohrab Ahmari, Iranian-American journalist. 1985 AD
Ahmari, S. (2015): What Does It Mean to Be ‘Pro-Israel’?. In: Commentary. May 2015.
– Sohrab Ahmari, Iranian-American journalist. 1985 AD
Ahmari, S. (2015): What Does It Mean to Be ‘Pro-Israel’?. In: Commentary. May 2015.
"Israel's current Jewish population began developing foundations less than a century ago, building farms and cities and factories when there was no state whatsoever. (...) Israel managed, and the Jewish people managed, to build a strongly integrated state, covering all aspects of life. Jewish people have established a full state with institutions, complete separation of powers, a parliamentary political system, a parliament that plays a unique regulatory and legislative role. (…) Every time the Israeli elections go smoothly, with no armed coups, no allegations of fraud, no electoral results of 99.9% or 100%. (…) Israel’s total annual expenditure on scientific research is more than that of all 22 Arab League countries combined. (…) Israel has a high level of human rights that does not exist in any Arab country. For example, Israel has no death penalty, corporal punishment, etc..."
– Maikel Nabil Sanad, Coptic-Egyptian activist. 1985 AD
– Maikel Nabil Sanad, Coptic-Egyptian activist. 1985 AD
"I find it very impressive that, in such a difficult environment and such a difficult region, Israel has managed to become such a welfaring and flourishing society and that they have also managed to uphold the democratic principles, especially in that context, with all the threats to their security, I find that a very remarkable achievement that I often look at with much admiration."
– Ruben Brekelmans, Dutch member of parliament (VVD). 1986 AD
CIDItv (2023): Israel 75 jaar | VVD-Kamerlid Ruben Brekelmans feliciteert Israel. In: Youtube. 14 May 2023. [Translated by C. Nooij].
– Ruben Brekelmans, Dutch member of parliament (VVD). 1986 AD
CIDItv (2023): Israel 75 jaar | VVD-Kamerlid Ruben Brekelmans feliciteert Israel. In: Youtube. 14 May 2023. [Translated by C. Nooij].
“I was amazed by the resilience, human spirit and optimism that people here have facing daily turmoil. You have to come see Israel for yourself to understand this – that people can still have an amazing existence, with love and patriotism, despite all the odds. I particularly like about Israelis that they don’t care what you think, what the world thinks. As an actress (…) I do what I have to do, no matter what the critics say. Israel does the same."
– AnnaLynne McCord, American actress. 1987 AD
Silverman, A. (2012): Hollywood Loves the Holy Land. American Voices in Israel Brings Stars for Visit. May 14, 2012, 12:32 PM EDT.
– AnnaLynne McCord, American actress. 1987 AD
Silverman, A. (2012): Hollywood Loves the Holy Land. American Voices in Israel Brings Stars for Visit. May 14, 2012, 12:32 PM EDT.
"Israel is situated in a part of the world that is not friendly toward it. There are many countries that have been extremely hostile from the beginning, since the establishment of Israel, and have even invaded the country when it was just established. Israel did manage to survive this, so to speak. That the Israelites managed to establish, speaking 75 years after the fact, a stable state with an eye for diversity and, for example, also for food production. It is after all a complicated country to produce food in climate-wise. But also in regards to technology and high-quality employment. That's surely a very difficult starting point and to achieve that, that's something to be very proud of. I mainly wish for Israel that it may remain in this safety in the coming years, and hopefully centuries."
– Derk Boswijk, Dutch member of parliament (CDA). 1989 AD
CIDItv (2023): Israel 75 jaar | CDA-Tweede Kamerlid Derk Boswijk feliciteert Israel. In: Youtube. 22 May 2023. [Translated by C. Nooij].
– Derk Boswijk, Dutch member of parliament (CDA). 1989 AD
CIDItv (2023): Israel 75 jaar | CDA-Tweede Kamerlid Derk Boswijk feliciteert Israel. In: Youtube. 22 May 2023. [Translated by C. Nooij].
“I am proud to serve in the Israeli army. Many people are astonished that I serve in the Israeli army. But I believe I live in a country that has given me a lot. (…) I find it important that Arabs also serve in the Israeli army. Israel is the country where we live together as Jews and Arabs. Therefore we must defend it together, too.”
– Siad Churani, Arab-Israeli soldier in the Israeli Defence Forces. 1989 AD
– Siad Churani, Arab-Israeli soldier in the Israeli Defence Forces. 1989 AD
“What gets me about the Middle East is how threatened people seem to be by the only Jewish state in the world. There are 126 states with a Christian majority, 49 with a Muslim majority. Nobody questions their right to be there. Yet there is only one Jewish country, Israel, and a lot of people have a difficulty accepting its right to exist. Why? (…) Israel is the only country in the Middle East that fully protects gay rights. Religious freedom. Free political dissent. Equal rights for women. (…) Israel's right to exist must be acknowledged, as the only Jewish state in the world and the only liberal secular democracy in the Middle East.”
– Richard Humphreys, Irish politician.
– Richard Humphreys, Irish politician.
“Israel is the paradise for Christians from the Middle East. In Israel we enjoy freedom and have rights, we can say what we want, organize activities, found associations, and that is why we can be so active in society. (…) Finally, after 1,400 years of the Middle East being occupied and controlled by different forces, the Jews come along and recognize us, the Aramean people, who are even now being persecuted by Islamist forces (ISIS) in Iraq and elsewhere. Here, at the hands of the Jews, we receive justice.”
– Shadi Khalloul Risho, Aramean-Israeli first lieutenant in the Israeli Defense Forces.
Simcox, L. (2014): Dr. Ateek’s Rose-Colored Glasses. September/October 2014.
– Shadi Khalloul Risho, Aramean-Israeli first lieutenant in the Israeli Defense Forces.
Simcox, L. (2014): Dr. Ateek’s Rose-Colored Glasses. September/October 2014.
“Israel is the only country in the entire region where I, an atheist, could live without being persecuted. That is all one has to say really. We all know this in our hearts in the West. We all know this is true. (…) The Israeli army is the only army in the Middle East that is fighting to defend freedom of sexuality, speech and religion. (…) Israel's fight is our fight - the fight to preserve democracy, freedom of religion, free speech and human rights against our totalitarian enemies.”
– Mark Humphrys, Irish computer scientist and activist.
– Mark Humphrys, Irish computer scientist and activist.
"Jewish families teach children from a young age on the proper goals and values and principles, which instill confidence and facilitate the way for them, fueled by tenderness and kindness, so they make them know how to walk their lives' paths, so that the Jew does not see failure in his life. Where Jews entered a city or a country they dominated them culturally and intellectually, politically and economically for the greater good at this place. There is no need to list many examples; just to know that the United States and Europe are successful was because of the Jews who have lived there, and in the eastern countries if we go back to the history books, we find the Arab and Islamic countries were living in affluence in all respects when the Jews inhabited them."
– Mahdi Majid Abdallah, Kurdish author.
Algemeiner: ‘If You Want to Live a Happy Life, Then Be Like the Jews,’ Op-Ed in Arab Newspaper Declares. December 23 2014, 4:47 PM.
– Mahdi Majid Abdallah, Kurdish author.
Algemeiner: ‘If You Want to Live a Happy Life, Then Be Like the Jews,’ Op-Ed in Arab Newspaper Declares. December 23 2014, 4:47 PM.
“The declaration that ‘salvation is from the Jews’ suggests our immeasurable debt to Israel.
All that we have worth having has come to us through the Jews. Our Bible is a Jewish Book,
and our Savior is a Jewish Savior. Let us never forget to pray for God's chosen people.”
– S. Michael Houdmann, American president of Got Questions Ministries.
GotQuestions.org: Should Christians support the nation of Israel?.
All that we have worth having has come to us through the Jews. Our Bible is a Jewish Book,
and our Savior is a Jewish Savior. Let us never forget to pray for God's chosen people.”
– S. Michael Houdmann, American president of Got Questions Ministries.
GotQuestions.org: Should Christians support the nation of Israel?.
“They built the future in their old-new home, the state of Israel. And under the shadows of their greatest tragedy, Jews were able to build a country that leads the world in medicine, agriculture and technology – Why? Because they looked forward. (…) Israel was one of the few countries that automatically gave full citizenship and equality for all Palestinians in it after ‘48. And we see the results: despite all the challenges, the Arab citizens of Israel built a future. Israeli Arabs are the most educated Arabs in the world, with the best living standards and opportunities in the region. Arabs serve as judges in the Supreme Court; some of the best doctors in Israel are Arabs, working in almost every hospital in the country; there are 13 Arab members of parliament who enjoy the right to criticize the government – a right that they exhaust to the fullest – protected by the freedom of speech; Arabs win popular reality shows; and you can even find Arab diplomats – and one of them is standing in front of you.”
– George Deek, Arab-Israeli Ambassador to Norway.
– George Deek, Arab-Israeli Ambassador to Norway.
“I fully embrace Israel’s right to exist. Why is that so? Because Israel is the only civilized country in the Middle East, erected on Western fundaments, Occidental fundaments. The government of laws. The state which protects basic liberties. The state created to protect the right to life of Jews, who had built this country from the ground up, starting with the settlement of the uninhabited province of Ottoman Syria in the second half of the 19th century. Just like Poland used to be the bulwark of the West in the 17th century, boldly withstanding the barbarian horde set to submit Europe to the caliphate, Israel today is the bulwark of the West, boldly standing fast as the last bastion, bridgehead of civilization in the sea of insane barbarism. The last stand of life, surrounded by the abyss of death.”
– Tomasz Czapla, German-Polish musician.
– Tomasz Czapla, German-Polish musician.
"Israel is the only liberal democracy in the Middle East. It guarantees minority rights and political pluralism, holds its politicians to account both in and out of office, and is the only country in the Middle East that provides equality under the law for homosexuals and women."
– Hasan Afzal, Pakistani-British activist.
Afzal, H. (2011): Help us help you. In: Jerusalem Post. April 27, 2011. 22:49.
– Hasan Afzal, Pakistani-British activist.
Afzal, H. (2011): Help us help you. In: Jerusalem Post. April 27, 2011. 22:49.
“This diversity of Israel is alive due to the fact that Israel is not only a democratic state, it is so because it is also a Jewish state. Democracy in Israel is possible since the Jewish tradition not only separates religious matters and secular matters but it also gives room for interpretation and different perspectives. That is why a Jewish state does not contradict Israel being a democratic state; on the contrary, it is the prerequisite for it to be democratic.”
– Tobias Petersson, Swedish journalist.
Petersson, T. (2013): Israeli diversity beats everything. In: Times of Israel. Nov 3 2013, 12:25 PM.
– Tobias Petersson, Swedish journalist.
Petersson, T. (2013): Israeli diversity beats everything. In: Times of Israel. Nov 3 2013, 12:25 PM.
"Eretz Yisrael was where the Hebrew script was born and developed in the ninth and tenth centuries BCE, and where monotheism emerged shortly after. It was where Judaism and Jewish civilization were created. Where the First and Second Temples were built and became the center of spiritual life. Where Jewish sovereignty first emerged, where the line of kings descended from David and Solomon was established, and where the first rebellions in the name of Jewish self-determination took place: the Maccabean rebellion against the Seleucids; the Great Revolt of 66 AD that ended with the destruction of the Second Temple; and the Bar Kokhba revolt, the final war against Roman rule. I am a Zionist, then, because the Jewish physical and emotional link to Eretz Yisrael is indisputable."
– Liam Hoare, British freelance writer.
Hoare, L. (2013): I am a British, Liberal Zionist. Deal with It. In: The Tower. May 2013.
– Liam Hoare, British freelance writer.
Hoare, L. (2013): I am a British, Liberal Zionist. Deal with It. In: The Tower. May 2013.
“Actually, the Muslim people want peace and unfortunately, the only country in the Middle East that wants peace is Israel and that’s the reason why I want to hang the Israeli flag and support them.”
– Duran Agba, Turkish-American tailor.
The Times of Israel (2015): Muslim family hangs Israeli flag in their Miami store window. 27 October 2015, 5:29 am.
– Duran Agba, Turkish-American tailor.
The Times of Israel (2015): Muslim family hangs Israeli flag in their Miami store window. 27 October 2015, 5:29 am.
“Israel [is] known internationally as Hightech Nation. The country has the world’s highest number of startups per capital, and the second highest concentration of hightech enterprises and startups after the Silicon Valley. Moreover, the country leads in the area of venture capital.”
– Bianca Koigke, German author at Hamburg Startups.
Koigke, B. (2017): Startup Nation Israel – Viel Potential für Hamburg: Gastbeitrag von Carsten Ovens. In: Hamburg Startups. 31. März 2017. [Translated by C. Nooij].
– Bianca Koigke, German author at Hamburg Startups.
Koigke, B. (2017): Startup Nation Israel – Viel Potential für Hamburg: Gastbeitrag von Carsten Ovens. In: Hamburg Startups. 31. März 2017. [Translated by C. Nooij].
“Israel is a democratic state that provides equal rights to all of its citizens irrespective of religion, ethnicity and colour. Bangladeshi people would benefit greatly by being friends with Israel.”
– Dr Shadman Zaman, Bangladeshi activist. 1992 AD
i24NEWS (2017): Exiled Bangladeshi returns to Israel in Zionist bid. November 27, 2017 at 07:29 PM
– Dr Shadman Zaman, Bangladeshi activist. 1992 AD
i24NEWS (2017): Exiled Bangladeshi returns to Israel in Zionist bid. November 27, 2017 at 07:29 PM
"I don’t think Iraq and Israel are enemies. I think maybe the governments are enemies with each other, but there are a lot of Iraqi people who don’t have a problem with Israel or with the Jewish people. There are a lot of Iraqi people on my side, and I believe they are happy I am here [in Israel]."
– Sarah Idan, Iraqi-American model (Miss Universe Iraq 2017). 1990 AD
BBC News (2018): Miss Iraq and Miss Israel reunited after selfie controversy. 13 June 2018.
– Sarah Idan, Iraqi-American model (Miss Universe Iraq 2017). 1990 AD
BBC News (2018): Miss Iraq and Miss Israel reunited after selfie controversy. 13 June 2018.
“There is a lot we can learn from Israel’s experience over the past 20 years. Israel has more venture capitalists per capita investing in innovation than any other country. It has more entrepreneurs and more start-ups on a per capita basis.”
– Wyatt Roy, Australian Liberal National MP. 1990 AD
Wyatt Roy says Israel offers lesson in how to encourage Startups. In: The Australian. 12 November 2015.
– Wyatt Roy, Australian Liberal National MP. 1990 AD
Wyatt Roy says Israel offers lesson in how to encourage Startups. In: The Australian. 12 November 2015.
“I am a Christian, son of a SLA officer, proud to live in Israel and call it my country. (…) We feared the Hezbollah, we feared the Muslims. And especially the Palestinians, because they killed the Christians, they startled them, kidnapped them. Because Israel was there in these areas, we weren’t so afraid. Because Israel was defending us. (…) Israel doesn’t force you to abandon your identity and your beliefs or your language. You can choose where to live and what to wear. You can choose where to study and what to study and Israel tries to help you succeed. You have electricity 24/7, running water, and working transportation to and from every city, health care in one of the best hospitals in the world. (…) There is free education for every child till the age of 18 and a good life standard. You have the right to protest on every subject that bothers you and included is even the right to arrange pro-Palestinian protest demonstrations.”
– Jonathan Elkhoury, Lebanese-Israeli LGBTQ+ activist. 1992 AD
Elkhoury, J. (2014): The Hypocrisy against Israel. In: Perspektiv på Israels.
– Jonathan Elkhoury, Lebanese-Israeli LGBTQ+ activist. 1992 AD
Elkhoury, J. (2014): The Hypocrisy against Israel. In: Perspektiv på Israels.
“What did Israel manage to do in only 50 years? It increased its population tenfold; expanded its agricultural production sixteenfold and its industrial production fiftyfold; and decreased its water use by 10%. That’s Israel in just 50 years. (...) The percentage of Israelis engaged in scientific and technological inquiry, and the money spent on research and development, are the second highest in the world. In 2005, Israel published 6309 essays in foreign scientific journals, i.e. more than 17 every day! More than America! Israel ranks #1! The USA ranks #12, Germany #15. In Israel 140 out of every 10,000 employees are scientists or engineers. In America it’s 85 and in Japan 83. Israel is the fifth most clean technological country in the world. FIFTH. (...) The education at Israeli universities is among the best 50 in the world, in fields like chemistry, biology, mathematics and computer science. (...) Israel is a very strong country, and what it did in such a short time, speaks for the intelligence and strength of Israelis.”
– Sherif Gaber, Egyptian activist. 1993 AD
Gaber, S. (2015): Convicted Egyptian blogger posts Israel fan vid. In: Times of Israel. September 24 2015, 6:38 pm.
– Sherif Gaber, Egyptian activist. 1993 AD
Gaber, S. (2015): Convicted Egyptian blogger posts Israel fan vid. In: Times of Israel. September 24 2015, 6:38 pm.
“The Jews and the Yazidis share a common history of genocide that has shaped the identity of our peoples, but we must transform our pain into action. I respect how you rebuilt a global Jewish community in the wake of genocide. This is a journey that lies ahead of my community. (…) [The Israelis’] resilience and how they rebuild their communities. Their ability to stay to stay strong and keep their culture... it's an example. I personally fell in love with doing that. The Jews are an example. We should do the same.”
– Nadiye Murad, Yazidi activist. 1993 AD
Newman, M. (2018): Year after Nobel winner pleaded with MKs, Israel still stalls on Yazidi genocide. In: The Times of Israel. October 11 2018, 9:54.
– Nadiye Murad, Yazidi activist. 1993 AD
Newman, M. (2018): Year after Nobel winner pleaded with MKs, Israel still stalls on Yazidi genocide. In: The Times of Israel. October 11 2018, 9:54.
"There's rotten apples in every nation, but I have yet to meet a Jewish one. (...) It fills me with shame, disgust and sadness that our best citizens are escaping Holland and Europe because our government has abandoned them, but I am so glad there is a strong Jewish State to protect them, where they can feel safely at home in their ancient homeland as proud Israelites."
– C. Nooij, Dutch creator of Quotes of Zion. 1995 AD
– C. Nooij, Dutch creator of Quotes of Zion. 1995 AD
“Why did I decide to enlist [in the IDF]? Because I'm from this country and I love the country and I want to contribute. Everyone should enlist, anybody who lives here should enlist. (…) I need to be part of the country, to be like everybody else.”
– Yusef Salutta, Israeli-Arab sergeant in the Israeli Defense Forces. 1996 AD
Reuters (2016): Arab IDF soldier: 'I love this country and want to contribute'. In: Jerusalem Post. December 6 2016, 16:40.
– Yusef Salutta, Israeli-Arab sergeant in the Israeli Defense Forces. 1996 AD
Reuters (2016): Arab IDF soldier: 'I love this country and want to contribute'. In: Jerusalem Post. December 6 2016, 16:40.
“I enlisted in order to contribute to the country, because I live in
this country. The country helps us and I will have a good future.”
– Saleh Khalil, Israeli-Arab sergeant in the Israeli Defense Forces. 1996 AD
Reuters (2016): Arab IDF soldier: 'I love this country and want to contribute'. In: Jerusalem Post. December 6 2016, 16:40.
this country. The country helps us and I will have a good future.”
– Saleh Khalil, Israeli-Arab sergeant in the Israeli Defense Forces. 1996 AD
Reuters (2016): Arab IDF soldier: 'I love this country and want to contribute'. In: Jerusalem Post. December 6 2016, 16:40.