Cities Quote by Golda Meir
“Arab sovereignty in Jerusalem just cannot be. This city will not be divided-not half and half, not 60-40, not 75-25, nothing.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1970
Advocates for an undivided Jerusalem under Arab control, rejecting partition proposals.
In simple terms: Jerusalem should stay whole, not split.
Key Takeaway
Support a unified city.
Themes
politics
sovereignty
conflict
Mood
determined
assertive
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- peace talks
- regional policy
- urban planning
Key Concepts
nationalism
selfdetermination
territorial integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How would a unified Jerusalem affect regional stability?
- What alternatives exist to partition?
A Different Perspective
Complex demographics and international law make division contentious.
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