Israel has extended its hand in peace from the moment it was established... In Israel our hope for peace never wanes. Our scientists, doctors, and innovators apply their genius to improve the world of tomorrow. Our artists, our writers, enrich the heritage of humanity. Now, I know that this is not exactly the image of Israel that is often portrayed...

Address to the U.N. General Assembly (23 September 2011).

Remarks by PM Benjamin Netanyahu to the U.N. General Assembly