"To the citizens of Israel, I say: we have passed difficult years, faced the most painful experiences and overcame them. The future lies before us. We are required to take difficult and controversial steps, but we must not miss the opportunity to try to achieve what we have wished for, for so many years: security, tranquillity and peace."

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About Ariel Sharon

Israeli general and politician who served as prime minister of Israel from 2001 to 2006. He was a central figure in multiple Arab-Israeli wars and later led the Gaza disengagement plan. He left office after a severe stroke and died in 2014.

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