Yitzhak Rabin

"Israel is no longer a people that dwells alone, and has to join the global journey toward peace, reconciliation and international cooperation."

"We do not celebrate the death of our enemies."

"You don't make peace with friends. You make it with very unsavory enemies."

"A diplomatic peace is not yet the real peace. It is an essential step in the peace process leading towards a real peace."

"I believe that it is my responsibility as the prime minister of Israel to do whatever can be done to exploit the unique opportunities that lie ahead of us to move towards peace. Not everything can be done by one act."

"I believe however that peace is attainable regardless of the Arabs mentality, society or government."