Israel always has to be in a position to defend itself against any adversary and against any threat of any kind.

Look, miracles in the Middle East are a reality.

There were certain people who were out to get me. I know who those people were. They exist, believe me. They know that I know. They spent millions of dollars in order to try to get rid of me. I'm happy they lost most of their money.

Leadership is tested not by one's capacity to survive politically but by the ability to make tough decisions in trying times.

The military operation in Lebanon was the most successful military operation in recent Israeli history. Many in Israel don't recognise that.

There is no ceasefire. There will not be any ceasefire.

When you fight for the impossible, sometimes you lose everything.