A story of love and light and now darkness. A great sorrow comes down on us.... Reuven Rivlin More Quotes by Reuven Rivlin More Quotes From Reuven Rivlin There is no consensus in Israel regarding the two-state formula. We will not, under any circumstances, allow the establishment of a neighboring state that will be a genuine threat on our existence. Reuven Rivlin states israel two The protesters, in Jerusalem and in Tel Aviv, revealed an open and raw wound at the heart of Israeli society, the pain of a community crying out over a sense of discrimination, racism, and of being unanswered. Reuven Rivlin pain racism heart The extremists are talking too loudly, and everyone is convinced that only he is on the right side. It’s not just Jews against Arabs. It’s the Orthodox versus those who don’t think they can keep all six hundred and thirteen commandments of the Bible. It’s rich people versus poor people. At some point, something came over Israel so that everyone has his own ideas—and everyone else is an enemy. It’s a dialogue among deaf people and it is getting more and more serious. Reuven Rivlin israel talking thinking These are harsh dark days in the annals of the State of Israel. Reuven Rivlin world But the responsibility for this, as well as the responsibility for forming a government that serves all the citizens of Israel with the dedication it deserves, is yours, our current situation, which has gone on for a long time, with a transition government, grievously limits the ability of the government to act and to serve the citizens of Israel, and our ability to face the political, security and economic challenges we face. Reuven Rivlin top-news I congratulate you, Mr. Prime Minister, on your joining in this call. This is an important call. Reuven Rivlin top-news We are full of admiration for the wonderful people who brought An Israeli spacecraft to the moon, true, not as we had hoped, but we will succeed in the end. Reuven Rivlin world Currently, the practical conditions, the political and regional circumstances, which would enable us to reach a permanent agreement between us -- the Israelis and the Palestinians -- are failing to materialise. Reuven Rivlin world I stand before you in shock and in pain. ... Terror that does not differentiate between people, between creeds. ... Your beloved Zidan, one of this state's best sons, didn't hesitate and didn't waver, israel Reuven Rivlin was among the first to reach the scene of the massacre, among the first to protect the people of Jerusalem. Your dear Zidan Saif stood fearlessly before the terrorists and used Israel Reuven Rivlin own body to block their attack, to block their fire. Reuven Rivlin world The formulators of the (Israeli) Declaration of Independence, with much wisdom, insisted the Arab communities in Israel, as well as other groups, should not feel as the Jews had felt in exile. Reuven Rivlin top-news All over the Middle East, we face difficult challenges: the ongoing tragedy in Syria, the instability in Iraq, and the jihadist terrorism which dares to speak in the name of Islam, brings so many to seek refuge. The Hashemite Kingdom is facing all these challenges with honor, with dignity, and with great national and human solidarity. Reuven Rivlin face great islam challenges A multicultural society does not reject the culture of the other but is prepared to listen, to see, to dialogue and, in the final analysis, to possibly accept the other's culture without compromising its own. Reuven Rivlin own see society culture Multiculturalism is a bed of beautiful roses that has some thorns, so we just have to be careful not to get pricked or to prick one another. Reuven Rivlin roses be-careful bed beautiful A friendship between Germany and Israel didn't always seem natural. Reuven Rivlin always israel natural friendship All humanity share a common future, and we must work to try and shape it together. This is our duty, and it is our responsibility to our children and grandchildren. Reuven Rivlin future together work children We need a broad government which will make decisions, but not a national unity government, because we are divided from within. Reuven Rivlin need will unity government We are living in a multicultural society. Our role as leaders is to enable grappling with this situation, even when multiculturalism is difficult. Reuven Rivlin living difficult situation society I believe that our democratic values are also born out of our Jewish faith, a 'love for the stranger,' and equality before the law - these are not foreign values: this is Judaism. Reuven Rivlin equality faith love believe We demand that people don't deny the Holocaust, and we can't ignore the tragedy of another nation. Reuven Rivlin nation ignore tragedy people We are one family, and the connection between all Jews, all over the world, is very important to the State of Israel. Reuven Rivlin connection family important world
