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“Every time I meet an ambassador, I bring to the a table a list of NGOs I think are acting against Israel, promoting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) or denouncing our soldiers. I ask from them to stop contributing to these specific NGOs. But, unfortunately, it does not help. I do not want countries that are friends of ours to contribute to such organizations.”

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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“I am very proud of our Supreme Court - it is one of the best worldwide. Nevertheless, since the 1990s, we have seen a certain imbalance in the relationship between the judiciary, the parliament and the government. The Supreme Court behaved in an activist way. We have to debate the degree to which such Supreme Court activism is appropriate.”

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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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