UN General Assembly
2021

Israel is a lighthouse in a stormy sea — a beacon of democracy, diverse by design, innovative by nature and eager to contribute to the world despite being in the toughest neighbourhood on Earth. We are an ancient nation of people who have returned to our ancient homeland, revived our ancient language and restored our ancient sovereignty. Israel is a miracle of Jewish revival. Am Yisrael Chai — the nation of Israel is alive — and the State of Israel is its beating heart. For far too long, Israel has been defined by wars with our neighbours, but that is not what Israel is about. That is not what the people of Israel are about. Israelis do not wake up in the morning thinking about conflict. Israelis, like everyone else, want to lead a good life, take care of our families and build a better world for our children.