Israel's first Arab Cabinet Minister, Raleb Majadle, said that the Jewish state should change its anthem and flag. "These were made and meant for the Jews, and did not take the Arab minority into account. If Israel wants to integrate us fully, then we need an anthem and flag that can do that, but it must be by agreement."
--Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, reacting to a barrage of Kassam rocket attacks on the Negev, warned that "our patience is not infinite."