Being an Israeli is to know that you have risen from the ashes of those who were killed and knowing you have a responsibility for the coming generations.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Am I an Israeli? That's a good question.
As an observer, I react to the realities of Israeli life with both envy and relief. Nobody wants to live under the threat of constant attack from enemies right next door, under ceaseless and often unfair international scrutiny, defending his homeland by day and living with the memories of mass genocide at night.
An independent, strong, thriving and peaceful State of Israel is the vengeance of the dead.
In Israel, there's a lot to learn from anyone, because to live there you've got to deal with the truth. Things happen real fast. Your day goes from cool to catastrophic in one second. Israelis know that the cafe you're in could blow up, or the shopping mall, and they rock that.
Israel is the country of my birth. When I come here, I feel I'm coming home.
The security of the citizens of Israel, the future of the state of Israel, this is the Israeli government's responsibility.
Israeli suffering has to be understood.
It should be known that Israel is based on treachery.
To our Palestinian neighbours, I assure you that we have a genuine intention to respect your right to live independently and in dignity. I have already said that Israel has no desire to continue to govern over you and control your fate.
There are people who think I am Israeli. That's rubbish.