[Prime Minister Ariel Sharon spoke to Ramon.] I am very proud of the first Israeli astronaut. Congratulations to you and the whole crew, ... I wish you well and that you enjoy yourself and all return safely. |
[The demographic fear already has concrete policy implications: Sharon's government is encouraging Jewish immigration from the United States, France and the former Soviet Union, while seeking to block the entrance of non-Jews to Israel. The cabinet recently approved a bill that will make it harder for Palestinians to gain Israeli citizenship through marriage. When the cabinet put a temporary halt to such] family reunifications ... We should not hide behind security arguments. There is a need for a Jewish state. |
a better peace, a realistic peace, a different way. |
a complete war by the Palestinians on the terrorist infrastructure means utterly dismantling it. |
A country that calls for the destruction of another people cannot be a member of the United Nations. |
a despicable act by a bloodthirsty terrorist. |
a despicable political plot, which I will disprove with documents and facts. |
A genuine war against terror by the Palestinians, involving the real effort to prevent terror, is key to progress in political process, |
A lie should be tried in a place where it will attract the attention of the world. |
a mistake of the first order from every perspective. |
a pure act of self-defense. |
a reprehensible act of a bloodthirsty Jewish terrorist who sought to attack innocent Israeli citizens. |
A responsible Palestinian Authority that can advance the cause of peace should not be dependent on the will of one man, |
a terrorist and corrupt entity. |
absolute disarming of terrorists. |