Arabs Quote by David Ben-Gurion
“Everybody sees a difficulty in the question of relations between Arabs and Jews. But not everybody sees that there is no solution to this question. No solution! There is a gulf, and nothing can bridge it... We, as a nation, want this country to be ours; the Arabs, as a nation, want this country to be theirs.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Nation, 1947
The speaker asserts that the Arab‑Jewish conflict is insoluble, framed as a zero‑sum struggle over land with no middle ground.
In simple terms: The conflict has no solution, just opposing claims.
Key Takeaway
Seek realistic approaches.
Themes
conflict
politics
identity
land dispute
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- peace negotiations
- policy planning
- public discourse
Key Concepts
intractability
nationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is any compromise truly impossible?
- What alternative frameworks could bridge the divide?
![“For many years the stakes were clear. There were the Arabs attacking us and us defending ourselves, so basically there were no real problems [between the United States and Israel]. Now there are many small cells, and each of them can destroy on their own. Some can arrive at New York and kill…” quote by Shimon Peres](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/92a/shimon-peres-1970_attacking_for-many-years-the-stakes-were-clear-the_45612.jpg)
