Amir Peretz quotes

Amir Peretz is an Israeli politician and trade union leader who has played a prominent role in the country’s public life. Known for his work as chairman of the Histadrut labor federation and as Minister of Defense, he has significantly influenced social and security policies in Israel. He continues to advocate for workers’ rights and social equality. Here are 7 of his quotes:

The targeted assassination policy is a correct one. It is inconceivable that terrorists could operate freely without the ground quaking under their feet.

Amir Peretz

We have to ensure that there are no showcase operations here, or collective punishment, but I will have greater legitimatization for fighting terrorism than any other candidate.

Amir Peretz

If there is no choice, we will declare war on the millionaires in Israel. The ground is burning to such an extent, that the rich people of the land should not be surprised if certain groups would arrive and just climb on their houses and expel them from their homes, or if their daughters could no longer walk outside. Each one would have to establish a private police force. When the struggles begin, illustrating the fact that we cannot continue in this condition where there are groups that accumulate wealth and get rich in a legendary fashion, while others are left so far behind, no one should fool himself into thinking that his house and yard are out of the game.

Amir Peretz

If a labor leader of national scale is arrested by the police, I will call a general strike.

Amir Peretz

When my mother delivered me, she didn't have milk, and I was breastfed by an Arab woman. Maybe that had an effect on my leftist views.

Amir Peretz

We should stop using the argument that if we build more factories here, we will have to buy two or three less F-16s. That's really not the case. First, it is needed to set the goals. Let's set the goal, and I'm certain that we will find resources for it. And if, there is no choice, and the question of the F-16 will stand opposed to human dignity, I will decide in favor of the human being, and not in favor of the F-16.

Amir Peretz