UN General Assembly
1956

83. With respect to the problem of Israel’s relations with the Arab States, my delegation considers the following three principles as fundamental: First, the Arab States must recognize Israel’s existence. Secondly, whether for good or evil, the existence of passions in the political field is a very powerful reality, and in the present case the feelings of the Arab peoples, whether justified or not, and their legitimate interests and fears, cannot be disregarded but must be taken into account as elements of the problem to be solved. Thirdly, the Arab peoples and Governments must realize that they have reached, as was inevitable, a turning point in their national history, and must put their passions on one side and adopt an attitude of cool logic in order to protect their interests. This can sometimes be done more effectively by making concessions than by puting forward demands. In political and parliamentary matters, it is not enough for us to believe that we are right; it is necessary that others should believe that we are reasonable.