'I had faith in Israel before it was established, I have in it now. I believe it has a glorious future before it - not just another sovereign nation, but as an embodiment of the great ideals of our civilization.' - Harry S. Truman “We are a nation that loves the peace. We will never stop growing and developing but we know how to protect ourselves using force.” - Moshe Yaalon, former Chief of Staff to the IDF 'In Israel, a land lacking in natural resources, we learned to appreciate our greatest national advantage: our minds. Through creativity and innovation, we transformed barren deserts into flourishing fields and pioneered new frontiers in science and technology.' -Shimon Peres “We Jews have a secret weapon in our struggle with the Arabs; we have no place to go.” - Golda Meir “Jewish people will never again stand defenceless” - IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz “But I am convinced that those Jews who stand aside today with a malicious smile and with their hands in their trousers' pockets will also want to dwell in our beautiful home.” -Theodor Herzl “Nothing prevents us from being and remaining the exponents of a united humanity, when we have a country of our own. To fulfill this mission we do not have to remain literally planted among the nations who hate and despise us. “ -Theodor Herzl Happy Independence Day Beloved Israel!
(photo credit: The Jerusalem Post)Updated: