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

I told John Kerry and General Allen, the Americans’ expert, ‘We live here, I live here, I know what we need to ensure the security of Israel’s people.’

Israelis do not need to be lectured about the importance of peace by foreign leaders.

I don't want a one-state solution. I want a sustainable, peaceful two-state solution, but for that circumstances have to change.

I think it's my responsibility, to speak up when something threatens our very future.

The Nazis believed in a master race. The militant Islamists believe in a master faith.

I'm very proud to be the prime minister of all of Israel's citizens, Arabs and Jews alike.