It's not for the president to determine the arrangements between Israel and the Palestinians, and the Arab world, but to be the bridge between opinions and to facilitate dialogue and understanding. Reuven Rivlin arabarrangementbridge Change image and share on social
Our ideals are under the constant threat of extremism, whether in the form of radical Muslim groups or the emergence of other elements seeking to deny the rights and freedoms of others. Reuven Rivlin constantdenyelement Change image and share on social
There is no, and cannot be, any situation in which we don't respect the law and the judiciary. It is unacceptable to attack the courts; criticism is allowed, but attacks are not. It shakes the basis of our democracy. Reuven Rivlin allowattackbasis share on social
The president is the face of the State of Israel around the world: not a representative of a specific ideology but of the collective creativity and history of the Jewish people. Reuven Rivlin collectivecreativityface Change image and share on social
There is a crisis on the Right. It sees the Jewish and democratic state as a democracy for the Jews. This is something I cannot countenance. Reuven Rivlin countenancecrisisdemocracy Change image and share on social
The ayatollahs are trying to unite the whole Arab world against Israel by saying that Israel is something that should be brought to an end. Reuven Rivlin arabayatollahbring Change image and share on social
We must remember that Islam is not an enemy, and we have no war with Islam. Reuven Rivlin enemyislamremember Change image and share on social
Every opinion must be suffered. One must listen to what may be rousing, annoying, even shocking, but it must be done honestly, fairly and with equanimity, respecting the rights of every Member of the Knesset and each faction, guarding the minority in the face of the predatory majority. Reuven Rivlin annoyequanimityface share on social
The reality is that we only have one person whom the public sees as appropriate to be prime minister, and that's a shame. I think that if there were more, it would be better for everyone, including Netanyahu. Reuven Rivlin includeministernetanyahu share on social
We are living in a multicultural society. Our role as leaders is to enable grappling with this situation, even when multiculturalism is difficult. Reuven Rivlin difficultenablegrapple Change image and share on social