Leibowitz, Yeshayahu (1903-1994)
- Quotation from Yeshayahu Leibowitz “This state was created solely thanks to the Goyim world” — Oct. 1990
Orthodox Israeli scientist, moralist and historian Leivowitz, in this dialogue with Israeli filmmaker Eyal Sivan, simply destroys the self-justifications Israel gives for its actions (excerpts). - Quotation from Yeshayahu Leibowitz “We are already behaving … in the same way as the Nazis did” — Feb. 5 1988
Israeli Orthodox scientist, moralist and historian, compares Israel's behavior in the occupied territories to that of the Nazis outside Germany. - Quotation from Yeshayahu Leibowitz “The state of Israel today is neither a democracy nor a state abiding by the rule of law” — 1988
Israeli Orthodox scientist, moralist and historian, in an article entitled "Forty years later”. - Quotation from Yeshayahu Leibowitz “Declarations to that effect have been … coloured statements or deliberate lies” — Nov. 30 1973
Historian and moralist, commenting on the situation after the Yom Kippur War, stating that Israel has never sought peace.