When we fought for freedom, for the establishment of a Jewish state, we didn't send a questionnaire to the Jewish nation asking if it wanted a Jewish state. — Yitzhak Shamir Copy Share Image
In its Declaration of Independence on May 15, 1948, Israel stretched out its hand in peace to its Arab neighbors, calling for an end to war and bloodshed. In response, seven Arab states invaded Israel. The U.N. resolution that partitioned… — Yitzhak Shamir Copy Share Image
Most of the Jewish refugees, stripped of their considerable possessions, came to Israel. They were welcomed by the Jewish state. They were given shelter… — Yitzhak Shamir Copy Share Image
The settlement of the Land of Israel is the essence of Zionism. Without settlement, we will not fulfill Zionism. It's that simple. — Yitzhak Shamir Copy Share Image
We have said that Israel has had a very bad history with the United Nations, and whoever cares for himself in Israel distances himself… — Yitzhak Shamir Copy Share Image
Stop exposing your children to danger by sending them to throw bombs and stones at soldiers and civilians. — Yitzhak Shamir Copy Share Image
I feel alive inside only when obstacles are arising that must be overcome and eliminated. — Yitzhak Shamir Copy Share Image
A man who goes forth to take the life of another whom he does not know must believe only one thing: that by his… — Yitzhak Shamir Copy Share Image
The United States is our best friend, and our relations are excellent. Our relations will be strengthened even more, despite our differences in views. — Yitzhak Shamir Copy Share Image
The Zionist movement gave political expression to our claim to the land of Israel. And in 1922, the League of Nations recognized the justice… — Yitzhak Shamir Copy Share Image
The past leaders of our movement left us a clear message to keep Eretz Israel from the Sea to the River Jordan for future… — Yitzhak Shamir Copy Share Image
Israel's capital will never again be a divided city, a city with a wall at its center, a city in which two flags fly.… — Yitzhak Shamir Copy Share Image
Our image has undergone change from David fighting Goliath to being Goliath. — Yitzhak Shamir Copy Share Image
