"Peace is purchased from strength. It's not purchased from weakness or unilateral retreats."
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Benjamin Netanyahu, born on October 21, 1949, in Tel Aviv, is a prominent Israeli politician who has served multiple terms as the Prime Minister of Israel, making him the longest-serving leader in the nation’s history. A veteran of the Israel Defense Forces and a graduate of MIT, Netanyahu's political career has been marked by his firm stance on security and defense, particularly regarding Iranian relations and Palestinian diplomacy. His legacy reflects a blend of staunch nationalism, economic reforms, and a complex, often contentious relationship with global leaders.
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"We want Israel as a democratic and Jewish state. So you have to maintain a Jewish majority, and you want to do that by legal means, by democratic means."
Benjamin Netanyahu
"I can tell you one thing, Iran is closer to developing nuclear weapons today than it was a week ago, or a month ago or a year ago. It's just moving on with its efforts."
Benjamin Netanyahu"Peace is something very dear. If you've been through wars and operations and battles, you want peace."
Benjamin Netanyahu
"I think that peace will require two states, a Palestinian state that recognizes the Jewish state."
Benjamin Netanyahu
"I think that a strong Israel is the only Israel that will bring the Arabs to the peace table."
Benjamin Netanyahu"Why are we talking about talking? Why negotiating about negotiating? It's very simple. If you want to get to peace, put all your preconditions on the side, sit down opposite a table, not in a studio, by the way."
Benjamin Netanyahu"The Palestinians want a state, but they have to give peace in return. What they're trying to do in the United Nations is to get a state without giving Israel peace or giving Israel peace and security. And I think that's, that's wrong. That should not succeed. That should, that should fail."
Benjamin Netanyahu"The Israeli government has proved over the past year its commitment to peace, both in words and deeds. By contrast, the Palestinians are posing preconditions for renewing the diplomatic process in a way they have not done over the course of 16 years."
Benjamin Netanyahu"Most of the approaches to peace between Israel and the Palestinians, have been directed at trying to resolve the most complex problems, like refugees and Jerusalem, which is akin to building the pyramid from the top down."
Benjamin Netanyahu