“Most Israelis, want peace with the Palestinians. But they are absolutely certain that no Palestinian wants peace with them. You go to the Palestinians and you will find 80/90% of Palestinians want peace. But they are just as certain that the Israelis don't want peace.”

Lakdhar Brahimi

“In the U.N. they don't like to deal with sensitive issues ... but the U.N. provides a forum which allows for dialog and debate and [coming] to agreement in the end on these many difficult issues.”

Nafis Sadik