Over the past few years, the road to confrontation has shown its consequences: loss of innocent lives, destruction and fear. Most costly, however, was the loss of hope. The most precious gift that you can present to your peoples over the coming weeks is renewed hope born out of tangible progress on the ground.

Fifty-seven countries in the world, a third of the United Nations, do not recognize Israel. In a way, I think North Korea has better international relations than Israel.

I think the debate in our society now is that people have to agree on zero-tolerance to terrorism.

Don't take 'no' for an answer.

We have to always hope in humanity that people will make the right choices.

I'm easily entertained.

Remember you don't do anything in isolation.