There is a structural difference between the way that Europe views Israel, and America views Israel. The European view is informed by the importance of colonialism in Europe's past. So for Europeans we are like Belgiums in the Congo, or the French in Alger, or the British in India. Strange interlopers in somebody else's land. But in fact, we [Israeli] have been here for 4,000 years. This is our ancestral homeland.

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

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

The people of Israel will have to be convinced that the Palestinians are ready for peace.

I think that anyone who moves to establish a Palestinian state and evacuate territory gives territory away to radical Islamist attacks against Israel.

Hamas is responsible and Hamas should held accountable for civilian deaths.

American leaders worry about the security of their country. Israeli leaders worry about the survival of their country.