Some will criticize me no matter what I do.

Hamas is simply continuing all its operations. And Israel will not let this terror operation decide when it's convenient for them and not convenient for them to attack our people.

I think that peace will require two states, a Palestinian state that recognizes the Jewish state.

The Israeli government has proved over the past year its commitment to peace, both in words and deeds. By contrast, the Palestinians are posing preconditions for renewing the diplomatic process in a way they have not done over the course of 16 years.

Israel has always been pro-American. Israel will always be pro-American.

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

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