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

I unequivocally condemn the striking of the soldier from the Ethiopian community and those responsible will be brought to justice but nobody has the right to take the law into their own hands, immigrants from Ethiopia and their families are dear to us and Israel is making great efforts to ease their integration in society.

Israel has, enjoys bipartisan support - both Democrats and Republicans - and we extend bipartisan hospitality to both Democrats and Republicans.

The entire world is focusing on the compromises that are necessary from Israel's side. But people [in the world] are not focusing on the fact that the Palestinians refuse to make the necessary compromises that are required on their side for peace.

The people of Israel have come home never to be uprooted again.

There’s no one in Israel who appreciates more than me the importance of American support for Israel.

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