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

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.

Peace is purchased from strength. It's not purchased from weakness or unilateral retreats.

The US-Israel partnership transcends politics and it always will

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

The truth is that if Israel were to put down its arms there would be no more Israel. If the Arabs were to put down their arms there would be no more war.

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.