A prime minister has to keep a certain balance when dealing with sensitive issues.

I know the war in Iraq is controversial in the States, but for us in the Middle East it has made a great and significant impact.

I want to arrive at the possibility of peace with the Syrians, and when I believe that the conditions are right, I will not miss the opportunity.

Iran is a major threat to the well-being of Europe and America just as much as it is for the state of Israel.

Iran is an anti-Semitic, terrorist government.

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

How are fears born? They are born because of differences in tradition and history; they are born because of differences in emotional, political and national circumstances. Because of such differences, people fear they cannot live together.