if the Israelis did that kind of action, their international legitimacy for those that are at least objective would go sky-high.

it is the Government of Israel that has to make these decisions. And that government is, like it or not, a democratically elected government.

If I may, directly to the point, but also to the broader, I think, aim of this committee and to each and every member of the committee, which is ultimately assist the parties to create a dynamic in which a two-state outcome is feasible--a…

Of course they do. How could they not?

Separation into two states, following the Security First plan, is essential for Israel to remain a democratic, Jewish-majority state.

The most compelling group now advocating for a two-state solution is the Israel security establishment.

The joint development of missile defense technologies, all-time-high intelligence-sharing, historic military training exercises, and the recent delivery of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter all demonstrate the unbreakable bond between us and…

the creation of a demilitarized Palestinian state is not a gift to the Palestinians; rather, it is the only way Israel will remain a Jewish and democratic state.

Continuation of the diplomatic impasse will lead to further violence.

the Israelis should stop building beyond that fence.

The Quartet calls on the Palestinian Authority to stop incitement of violence, bolster efforts to prevent terrorism, and, importantly, condemn attacks against Israelis.