Democracy Quote by Reuven Rivlin

I am often critical of Israel's policies when in the country, but then feel defensive of them when overseas.

— Zubin Mehta

It's not a matter of rejection (of Israel's existence). Israel is here, present by power.

— Mahmoud al-Zahar

I have no interest in Israeli citizenship... Israel does not want me, nor do I want Israel.

— Mordechai Vanunu

I have been, and will remain, outspoken in my insistence that Israel has a right to live in peace and security.

— Ban Ki-moon

I support Israel to be a Democratic, Jewish and safe country.

— Benny Gantz

I am an ardent supporter of Israel in all situations and in all circumstances.

— Thomas Mulcair

I feel there's a lot of anti-Israel sentiment in the world and a lot of ignorance about what Israel is and does. But it's…

— Matisyahu

I'm going into politics because I think that the kind of discourse taking place in Israel is leading this country to oblivion, and I…

— Yair Lapid

Since Israel is a democratic state surrounded by essentially undemocratic states which have sworn her destruction, those interested in democracy everywhere must support Israel's…

— Bayard Rustin

Both during the elections and as Prime Minister, I have repeatedly and publicly said that I support the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside…

— Ariel Sharon

The only thing I can say to the people of Israel is that I love them and I am a strong ally.

— Jose Feliciano

In Israel, generally speaking, politics is much more familiar than any other place. We all know each other.

— Ehud Barak