More Quotes
Defence Minister Ehud Barak (Jerusalem Post, 2/11):
This is an impressive technological achievement, and an important step in Israel’s advancement in the field of missiles and space, which has been planed for a long time. The successful test is further evidence of the highest level of engineers, technicians and members of the Israeli-defense industries.
Vice Premier Silvan Shalom (Ynetnews, 2/11):
The situation is intolerable and we are close to a dramatic decision that would end the bombardment of the south. Hamas is the sole party responsible for the situation. Terrorist leaders send others to become martyrs but do not become martyrs themselves. If the (rocket attacks) do not stop, we will take direct action against the terrorist leaders and their infrastructure, action which has already proved itself in the past.
Susan Rice, US ambassador to the UN (Reuters, 1/11):
Today’s vote to grant Palestinian membership in UNESCO is no substitute for direct negotiations, but it is deeply damaging to UNESCO.
We are not tempestuous and we do not want things to deteriorate, but we will defend Israel’s citizens determinedly, aggressively and effectively.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, (Haaretz)
I suggest you take anything Hamas says with a grain of salt. Gilad underwent very difficult things during his captivity. I won’t go into that now… His treatment did improve a little bit over time.
Noam Shalit, father of Gilad Shalit, (Ynetnews)
“As an IDF soldier and commander, I went out on dangerous missions many times. But I always knew that if I or one of my comrades fell captive, the Government of Israel would do its utmost to return us home, and as Prime Minister, I have now carried this out. As a leader who daily sends out soldiers to defend Israeli citizens, I believe that mutual responsibility is no mere slogan – it is a cornerstone of our existence here.”