Yossi Sarid Quotations

It's truly unpleasant to see a synagogue burned down, but this destruction was foretold. None of the Cabinet ministers had the illusion that the Palestinian Authority would want, and especially would be able, to save the synagogues from the mob.

During these three months, the prime minister has to make a heroic attempt to complete the negotiations with the Palestinians ... and to initiate early elections.

This is a war. You must understand, this is a war over the character of our beloved country.

Ten minutes were dedicated to a 'security update.' Afterward, we enjoyed slamming a few politicians from every party - his party, my party. Finally, we gossiped about our families ... His face shone, and it was evident he had a really good time.

We don't want to be responsible for the collapse of the government,

It is unfortunate that the government itself is not able to draft a reasonable route for the separation fence, and that it needs the High Court of Justice to direct it. The fence is good, the route is bad, and it is good that we have the High Court so we can correct the route.

I am very pleased that common sense and the public interest have prevailed,

Though it is honorable to take the religious public's feelings into consideration, it is no less important to take into account the secular public, which will spend long hours in a traffic jam. As if the unprecedented increase in gasoline prices isn't enough, now car owners will have to waste their precious time due to Mr. Sharon's coalition considerations.

This government, that destroyed 1,500 homes and lives, but doesn't want to destroy 40 former synagogues we can only say, 'Can you possible destroy, and then look away?

making a very serious effort to achieve as much as possible.