Quotes by Ami Ayalon

About Ami Ayalon:

Amihai "Ami" Ayalon is an Israeli politician and a former member of the Knesset for the Labor Party. He was previously head of the Shin Bet, Israel's secret service, and commander-in-chief of the Navy. He came in second to Ehud Barak in a Labor party leadership election in June 2007, and was appointed a Minister without Portfolio in September 2007. He is one of the recipients of Israel's highest decoration - the Medal of Valor.
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Once we agree on the future, the present will be much easier. A captain who does not know where he wants to sail, there is no wind on Earth that will bring him there. We have first to decide where we want to go, where we want to sail.

Ami Ayalon

The Labor Party is a body that does not seek political life, and does not fight for its life.

Ami Ayalon

You can't ignore reality. You won't wake up one morning and find that the Arabs of Umm al-Faham have become part of Palestine and are no longer in Israel.

Ami Ayalon

A captain who does not know where he wants to sail, there is no wind on Earth that will bring him there.

Ami Ayalon

An order to fire on people that do not fire on you is a completely illegal order.

Ami Ayalon

Under questioning, a terrorist should be made to yield.

Ami Ayalon

It's for the Palestinians to decide who will lead them.

Ami Ayalon

The Labor Party is a party with no ideals, regulations or laws, and it is a party I will not be a part of.

Ami Ayalon

In moments of pain, we seek revenge.

Ami Ayalon

I am not entering politics to be another Knesset member. If I enter the political arena I want to be prime minister. Period.

Ami Ayalon

Frustration is not a work plan.

Ami Ayalon

Author Bio

  • NameAmi Ayalon
  • DescriptionIsraeli politician
  • BornJune 27, 1945
  • CountryIsrael
  • ProfessionPolitician