Adel Al-Jubeir Quotes

With respect to Syria, we are going to continue to work as we have over the last five, six years to push towards a political transition and settlement.

There is no military solution to the challenges of Syria.

This is eventually how Syria will be resolved - through a political settlement.

It is time for all civilized nations to stop the horrors that are taking place in Syria and demand a political solution.

To bring about a permanent peace in Syria, the southern part of the country must be protected.

The United States should encourage Israel to take further steps to improve the Palestinian economy.

Moreover, resolving the mother of all problems - the Israeli-Palestinian question - requires cooperation between Europe and the U.S.

The most important and urgent appeal we have to make is for an immediate cease-fire. Initial reports from the cease-fire talks being held in N'Djamena in Chad are not very encouraging.

Because I know about the Holy Land, I've taught lessons about the Holy Land all my life, and - but you can't bring peace to Israel without giving the Palestinian also peace. And Lebanon and Jordan and Syria as well.

A diplomatic peace is not yet the real peace. It is an essential step in the peace process leading towards a real peace.

Do what is necessary to stop the bloodshed in Syria.

Any political process has to secure an improvement in the Palestinians' quality of life and education. Attempts to bring about a political arrangement before securing peace to the Israelis and economic improvement for the Palestinians are likely to fail.

Yasser Arafat never wanted to make peace with Israel.

Middle Eastern wars rarely end with outright victory and permanent stability, so the word 'settlement' may promise too much. At best, for many years, it may simply mean stable ceasefire lines, reduced bloodshed, fewer refugees, and less terrorism.

Any negotiation on the basis of land for peace is a fatal mistake.

The United States would be the only honest broker in the international effort to restore peace and justice for all Syrians.

A lot of the issue that is happening in Syria is Assad is still there. And after years now, the administration, of saying Assad has to go, the pressure is not being applied to Russia, to Iran - the folks that are propping up Assad - and Assad himself to be able to actually be removed there and to transition to another leader.

Stopping all the violent and hostile actions means ending the smuggling of arms into the Gaza territory.

I do not think we can dismiss the contribution that people make, particularly when it is a very dangerous occupation to be involved in building support for the peace process.

As president, Governor Romney would handle the Syrian conflict much differently. A President Romney would not ignore a growing conflict in a dangerous region involving allies the way Obama has, especially when chemical weapons could possibly be used.

There's no doubt that our hearts are with the residents of Gaza. We and the whole world are unable to get to a situation in which Gaza can be rehabilitated. There needs to be an international initiative with Israel's participation, in order to bring an end to the enmity against us.

The fragility created by protracted conflicts, resulting in destroyed cities and dramatically insufficient services, is not something that humanitarian organizations can address comprehensively. Only political solutions can end armed conflicts.

Our fundamental goal in getting involved in Bosnia in the summer of 1995 was to end the war. Richard Holbrooke's fundamental goal was to negotiate a peace: a peace that was sustaining and self-sustaining over the long term.

If you're going to see 'City of Ghosts' because you want to understand everything about the Syrian conflict and how to fix it, then it's the wrong film to see.

Peace between Israel and Palestine is a top priority for the European Union, and it will remain a top priority in our political agenda.