The rules of engagement have become so rigid that governments often straightjacket themselves in the face of unambiguous aggression.

The Israelis wanted to sabotage the Palestinian - Palestinian reconciliation.

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

If diplomacy has any chance to work, it must be coupled with a credible military threat.

Israel has done enormous amount of, for peace. I myself have done things that no prime minister previously had done.

Leaders must see reality as it is, not as it ought to be.

The only good thing I can say about the deal with Iran is that it brought the Arab states and Israel closer together.