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“Psychologically, in the long term, this could have a very profound impact in the sense that Israelis are grieving for an Arab monarch or identifying with an Arab nation, something that's never happened before. I think, however, in the short term, if we judge it in political terms, it's not going to have much of an effect.”
Chemi Shalev
“The situation is grave from an Israeli point of view, probably on the verge of an explosion. There's a consensus both in the security establishment and in public opinion, and among most ministers in the government, that Israel needs to escalate its response to Palestinian terror.”
“He has shocked the entire Israeli political community. But we have learned from his time as prime minister that many of his moves fall flat and he emerges as the loser.”
“This is worst in the refugee camps, where there is the most poverty and the most frequent confrontations with Israeli soldiers.”
Chris Towne
“We continue to strongly oppose the Israeli policy of targeted attacks, which in this case has led to the deaths of innocent civilians. We deeply regret and strongly deplore the killing of civilians.”
Charles Hunter
“The Arab Boycott Bureau has been an ineffectual economic weapon, it has clearly not damaged the Israeli economy, but it did have political impact. As Arab leaders consider lifting it they should ensure that the Palestinian economy draws substantial benefits. Such a move would have the added benefit of narrowing the economic gap between both communities, making negotiation more feasible.”
Ziad Asali
“We're an open country with long-standing democratic traditions, and I think the Israelis will pretty much vote on who do they trust on the way to move forward. The legacy of Sharon will live on, irrespective of who succeeds him.”
Daniel Ayalon
“It's a great pro-Israel tool to have MIT students meet Israelis on campus.”
Chaim Kutnicki
“I think if both of us, Palestinians and Israelis, cannot find our own solutions, nobody will help us.”
Yossi Beilin
“Let's make an arrangement where Israelis can be sure that [Palestinians] live up to all these agreements with regard to fighting terrorism, security and arms and the Palestinian covenant. They'll be surprised how generous we can be.”
Zalman Shoval
