I thought of reaching out for progressive Israelis, progressive Americans, progressive American Jews - this was probably my main mission.

I think we need a life-loving Palestine living by a Jewish democratic Israel.

At the end of the day, with all due respect, the Jews are the ultimate victims of the twentieth century.

In 30 minutes, at high noon, more than 200 civilians are killed. Zionism carries out a massacre in the city of Lydda.

I thought of reaching out for progressive Israelis, progressive Americans, progressive American Jews - this was probably my main mission.

Anyone who has a simplistic idea about the Middle East, or about the conflict, doesn't get it - because there are no simple answers. And anyone who is messianic, in a right-wing way or a left-wing way, is wrong too. The way forward is a kind of cautious, commonsense approach - a cautious, humble hope. No fantasies.

Ironically, the people who do not need Israel are gradually taking over Israel, and they're actually pushing out people who so need it.