Alternatives Quote by Yasser Arafat

From the U.S. point of view, negotiations are, in effect, a way for Israel to continue its policies of systematically taking over whatever it…

— Noam Chomsky

You know, I think, I think the Palestinians are trying to get away without negotiating. They're trying to get a state to continue the…

— Benjamin Netanyahu

Of course, Israel cannot be expected to negotiate with anyone who is dedicated to its destruction. But while I know you have had differences…

— Barack Obama

Israelis and Palestinians are suspicious of each other and of promises from outside. But the need for a negotiated solution between the parties should…

— David Miliband

I cannot go to elections with an open stomach. If you want to negotiate we have to conclude it before the elections. I cannot…

— Shimon Peres

As long as there are no negotiations with the Palestinians, Israel is and will continue to be in a difficult situation.

— Ehud Olmert

If Palestinian Authority refuse to join the US-run negotiations, their basis for support would collapse. They survive on donations essentially. Israel has made sure…

— Noam Chomsky

If there is willingness on the Palestinian side to reach an agreement, it is possible. We are conducting the negotiations with goodwill.

— Benjamin Netanyahu

We know what they say, they want all of Palestine (including Israel) and say that negotiations did not work. They talk about wanting reform.…

— Hanan Ashrawi

Israel is prepared for a compromise. The majority of Israelis understand this compromise will be serious, will be meaningful, and will be painful.

— Ehud Olmert

If the conflict is about the size of Israel, then long and difficult negotiations can eventually resolve the problem. But if the conflict is…

— Bernard Lewis

The Palestinian issue is a national, political issue. It's not to be seen as an economic issue that would be solved or addressed by…

— Khaled Mashal