I'm not naturally manipulative.

The Israelis wanted to sabotage the Palestinian - Palestinian reconciliation.

I certainly will make sure that everybody understands that I'm the prime minister of all of Israel's citizens, and I really believe that. It's something that my actions have shown. It's not a question of fence-mending, it's a question of real belief, and it's there. I don't have to fabricate it.

I don't think that anyone should doubt Israel's determination to defend itself against terror and destruction.

All I can tell you is that Israel's position in the Arab world has changed because they no longer see Israel as their enemy, but as their ally, in their indispensable battle against the forces of militant Islam, either those led by Iran, the Shiites, or - and those led by Daesh - by ISIS, the militant Sunnis.

We'll attack anyone who tries to harm our citizens.

Saving lives is more important than preserving the quality of life. Quality of life is always amenable to improvement. Death is permanent.