“There is no other solution......Peace for Israel is not just a strategic choice. It is a moral call which stems from the depth of our heritage." —— 西蒙·佩雷斯
"There are few people who we share this world with who
change the course of human history
, not just through their role in human events, but because they
expand our moral imagination and force us to expect more of ourselves
. My friend Shimon was one of those people," —— 巴拉克·奥巴马
“Shimon Peres—a Founding Father of the State of Israel and a statesman whose commitment to Israel's security and pursuit of peace was rooted in his own
unshakeable moral foundation and unflagging optimism
.” —— 巴拉克·奥巴马
"Laura and I join the people of Israel and those around the world in mourning the death of Shimon Peres. As a young man, he worked for his country's independence. For the rest of his life, he led it with a deep and abiding concern for his people and a commitment to freedom and peace. The Bush family will miss Shimon Peres and his
grace, dignity, and optimism
." —— 乔治·沃克·布什
“I will miss Shimon Peres, my
brilliant and eloquent
friend. His life was a blessing to all who strive for peace.” —— 比尔·克林顿
“Shimon Peres was a
political giant,
a statesman who will rank as
one of the foremost of this era or any era
, and someone I loved deeply.” —— 托尼·布莱尔
“The world has lost a true legend and statesman. Shimon Peres was a gift to the country he helped establish and lead, and a persistent voice for the cause of peace. President Peres’ countless contributions to the world earned him the Nobel Peace Prize, Congressional Gold Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. While we join the State of Israel and people around the globe in mourning his death, we also give thanks for his incredible life.” —— House Speaker Paul Ryan
"Israel has lost one of its most illustrious statesmen, and
peace has lost one of its most ardent defenders
" —— 弗朗索瓦·奥朗德
"..
.even in the most difficult hours, he remained an optimist about the prospects for reconciliation and peace
" —— 潘基文
以色列国内领导人评价:
"There's no corner of this country that he hasn't touched...Everywhere he goes around the world, people listen to him." —— Isaac Herzog (Zionist Union chairman)