This vote is an accomplishment and a triumph of Israeli diplomacy, reflecting the positive change in the Israel's standing in the international arena.

PM Netanyahu: There is a bond between our two peoples. We are glad that we have the opportunity to cooperate with you in a variety of efforts, but I think more than anything else there is a bond of hearts.

President Rivlin: America is the world’s greatest democracy, and whoever wins the election, the real winner is the people, whose voice is heard, and who play a part in shaping their futures.

President Rivlin to the Greek ambassador: "As much as someone could never say that the Acropolis is not part of the Greek people, no one could say the Western Wall is not the place where Jews have prayed for centuries.”

Upon its establishment, all the members of the Council of Religious Community Leaders in Israel agreed on a joint declaration in which they stated their commitment to the sanctity of human life and denounced all types of violence against innocent people.

PM Netanyahu: “The future belongs to those countries, who innovate, and Canada and Israel are right there and we can innovate a lot more together.”

UNESCO's attempts to erase Jewish history is an attempt to say that Jews really don't have any connection to our land. It's not only false, blatantly false, it also makes the achievement of peace harder.

PM Netanyahu: We stand at the cusp of an energy revolution. The monopoly of crude oil will end. And as a result, we'll have a safer, cleaner, more sustainable world.

Israel and the Baltic States discussed the developments in Europe and the Middle East, and continued their deliberations in the spheres of stability and prosperity, including fields of entrepreneurship and innovation and People to People activities.

President Rivlin: Canada has been a true friend of Israel since its establishment and even before. In recent years, we have strengthened our partnership in the fields of technology, science, education, research and security.

President Rivlin: “I believe that we can find an end to this conflict and build trust between us. But there must be an end to incitement, and an end to terrorism. We are not doomed to live together, we are destined to live together.”

The State of Israel is a model of daring, of the development of great ideas and their implementation, of initiative, courage, and of taking responsibility. Let us all continue to maintain and uphold that spirit.

The decision of UNESCO to raise doubt about the connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem and to the Holy Temple is a crime against history, and I want to thank Italy for its commitment to the truth.

Italy has experienced an earthquake that could be very severe. The State of Israel is prepared and we are ready to help our Italian friends. We also appreciate the strong and clear statement we heard from Italy on many issues that are important to us.

This absurdity in the theater of the absurd continues, even if with reduced force. But it must be understood that in the end this absurdity that hurts not only historical truth and present truth, but also the UN itself.