A solution of two national states - a Jewish state, Israel; an Arab state, Palestine. The Palestinians are our closest neighbors. I believe they may become our closest friends. Shimon Peres arabclosefriend Change image and share on social
Israel's doors are open to collaboration with Bulgaria. Shimon Peres bulgariacollaborationdoor Change image and share on social
Look, I worked with American Republican presidents and Democratic presidents, all of them, and each of them has shown a deep and profound friendship to Israel, you know? I can't remember anybody who was in that sense negative as far as Israel is concerned. Shimon Peres americanconcerndeep share on social
My heart goes out to the brave citizens of Syria, who each day risk and even sacrifice their lives to achieve freedom from a murderous regime. We in Israel welcome the historic struggle to forge democratic, peace-loving governments in our region. Shimon Peres achievebravecitizen share on social
Look, Israel doesn't intend to introduce nuclear weapons, but if people are afraid that we have them, why not? It's a deterrent. Shimon Peres afraiddeterrentintend Change image and share on social
We asked the workers to give up 25 percent of their salaries. Imagine! We asked the industrialists to freeze all costs, no matter what the inflation is. Shimon Peres askcostfreeze Change image and share on social
I was learning, as I did in the Ministry of Defense. I never knew, but I always learned. Shimon Peres defenseknowlearn Change image and share on social
The internet, Facebook and Twitter have created mass communications and social spaces that regimes cannot control. Shimon Peres communicationcontrolcreate Change image and share on social
Bringing an end to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians may help the young Arab generation to realise their aspirations. Israel is more than willing to offer our experience in building a modern economy in spite of limited resources to the whole region. Shimon Peres arabaspirationbring share on social
Early in the morning, I fell in love with the girl that later on became my wife. At that time, we were so naive. I wanted to charm her, so I read her Capital by Marx. I thought somehow she would be convinced by the strength of his criticism about capital. Shimon Peres capitalcharmconvince share on social
