Authority Quote by Leon Panetta

It is in Israel's interest not to govern the Palestinians but for the Palestinians to govern themselves in their own state.

— Ariel Sharon

I will say this in the clearest way possible: A strong Palestinian Authority is in the best security interests of Israel.

— Yoav Gallant

Bringing an end to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians may help the young Arab generation to realise their aspirations. Israel is more…

— Shimon Peres

We must dismantle Hamas' governing capabilities in Gaza. The key to this goal is military action, and the establishment of a governing alternative in…

— Yoav Gallant

The state of Israel, and a government under me, will make it a strategic objective to topple the Hamas regime in Gaza. The means…

— Tzipi Livni

The priorities for the new Palestinian government is the economy. If Hamas cannot pay salaries when they form the government, there will be a…

— Hanan Ashrawi

We have no other choice but to go on managing the conflict. We propose a stability plan: We want to strengthen the Palestinian Authority…

— Ayelet Shaked

The end to decades of conflict can only come ultimately with a solution that both ensures Israel's security and a state for the Palestinian…

— Laphonza Butler

The US-Israel partnership transcends politics and it always will

— Benjamin Netanyahu

The Palestinian economy is, and will likely continue to be, highly reliant on trade. And yet, trade between the Palestinian Authority and the Arab…

— Edgar Bronfman, Sr

We will not allow Hamas to control Gaza. We don't want Israel to control it, either. What is the solution? Local Palestinian actors backed…

— Yoav Gallant

The international community has been extracting concessions from the weaker side suffering under the occupation. For decades, this strategy has done absolutely nothing for…

— Khaled Mashal