Who thinks seriously that if we sit on another hilltop, on another hundred meters, that this is what will make the difference for the state of Israel's basic security?

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

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

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 is nothing that I'd love to do more than negotiate with Palestinians. This is my desire. This is my dream. This is my mission.

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.