I know I'm unpopular.

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

If the day comes when the two-state solution collapses, and we face a South African-style struggle for equal voting rights (also for the Palestinians in the territories), then, as soon as that happens, the State of Israel is finished.

For me to propose a division of Jerusalem was really terrible. I did it because I reached a conclusion that without which there will not be peace.

Peace is important for Israel.

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

I know I'm unpopular.