"On behalf of the people of Israel, I wish to express my deepest condolences on the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye. I was proud to call Senator Inouye a friend. He was a humble man with a towering spirit, whose exemplary bravery on the battlefield during World War II was followed by an exemplary life dedicated to serving his country and defending its most cherished values. But even among these leaders, the contributions of Senator Inouye stand out. His friendship to the Jewish people knew no bounds, and he worked tirelessly throughout his public life to safeguard the one and only Jewish state. The people of Israel will forever owe him a profound debt of gratitude." ~ Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu
"On behalf of the citizens of Israel, I want to express my deep regret over the loss of Senator Inouye. In his passing, we in Israel feel that the State of Israel and Israeli citizens have lost a dear friend, and we mourn the passing together with you." ~ President Shimon Peres
