A quote attributed to former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, emphasizing the asymmetry in the Israeli-Arab conflict, was circulated Sunday afternoon. The quote has been frequently referenced in debates about Israeli security and disarmament.
A quote attributed to former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, reading 'If the Arabs put down their weapons, there would be no more violence. If the Jews put down their weapons, there would be no more Israel,' was shared Sunday afternoon. The quote, originally from a 1969 interview, remains a staple of Israeli political discourse. In recent weeks, similar sentiments have been voiced by figures such as U.S. Senator Ted Budd, who argued that Israel laying down its arms would lead to its destruction while disarmament of Iran's proxies would bring peace (as previously reported by The Zioneer). The quote continues to resonate amid ongoing security debates.
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