--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: As long as Palestinian violence exists…" description: "\"As long as Palestinian violence exists, but not a Palestinian state, Israel is in danger, because it cannot obtain assistance from the international co..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d00/st-phane-hessel-20949_against_as-long-as-palestinian-violence-exists-b_2664853.png" --- # As long as Palestinian violence exists, but not a… ![“As long as Palestinian violence exists, but not a Palestinian state, Israel is in danger, because it cannot obtain assistance from the international community against an entity that is not subordinate to international law.” quote by Stephane Hessel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d00/st-phane-hessel-20949_against_as-long-as-palestinian-violence-exists-b_2664853.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d00/st-phane-hessel-20949_against_as-long-as-palestinian-violence-exists-b_2664853.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d00/st-phane-hessel-20949_against_as-long-as-palestinian-violence-exists-b_2664853.png) > “As long as Palestinian violence exists, but not a Palestinian state, Israel is in danger, because it cannot obtain assistance from the international community against an entity that is not subordinate to international law.” [Stephane Hessel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/st-phane-hessel/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Without a recognized Palestinian state, Israel lacks international support against non‑compliant entities. **In simple terms:** Israel needs a Palestinian state for security. Key Takeaway Advocate for recognized statehood. Themes politics security recognition Mood serious hopeful Type political philosophical When to use this quote - diplomacy - policy making - human rights advocacy Key Concepts international law conflict resolution Questions to Reflect On - What alternative security measures exist? - How does recognition affect peace? 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