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“I expect from our judges that their verdicts are also inspired by Talmudic law - and not only by common law or European justice systems.”

Quote by Ayelet Shaked

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Ayelet Shaked is a prominent Israeli politician and a Member of the Knesset. Born on May 7, 1976, she has been actively engaged in politics since her early years, particularly within the right-wing political sphere. She has held various positions within the Israeli government and has been a member of the Knesset since 2013. Shaked is known for her advocacy for Israeli settlements in the West Bank and her role in shaping Israeli policy on security and foreign affairs. Her political views and actions have been both celebrated and criticized, with her often being seen as a strong and decisive leader. more

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“Jewish communities in the diaspora are very important to Israel and we are open to a dialogue with them. It is bitter for us to see the process of assimilation, the mixing of Jewish and non-Jewish. But when it comes to the relations of state and religions, the basics have not changed since Rabin's times.”

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“As the head of a religious party, I am not in favor of civil marriage or the full recognition of non-Orthodox converts in Israel.”

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“I think the gap between Israelis and Palestinians is too deep to be bridged in our generation. Politically, we are in favor of a regional solution. A part of Judea and Samaria (the West Bank) should be annexed by Israel, and the other parts should be incorporated in a confederation with Jordan.”

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“We see nation-states collapsing all around us: Libya, Syria, Iraq. We do not want another failed state in our neighborhood, which would rapidly turn into a stronghold for terrorists, as we have seen in Gaza. We do not want tunnels to suburbs of Tel Aviv or missiles pointed at Jerusalem.”

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“We will not commit suicide because of pressure from the international community. A Palestinian state is not possible at the moment. I would rather fight and try to explain the situation in the Middle East to the world than to agree to steps that harm my country to satisfy the international community.”

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“We have no other choice but to go on managing the conflict. We propose a stability plan: We want to strengthen the Palestinian Authority economically and establish mutual industrial zones and help them to develop independent energy capabilities, enabling the Palestinians to live their lives independently and have a future. This is where the European States should invest, not in NGOs that harm Israel.”

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“The economy in Gaza is declining because Gaza is controlled by a terror regime.”

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“I do not take things to the heart. I calculate and I do what needs to be done. If I were to start acting emotionally, it would destroy my work.”

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