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

Growing up in Israel, how can I not be an optimist? When you remember what Israel was 50 years ago and you see Israel now, one of the most successful countries in the world, stable, democratic, with an enormously stable economy despite everything that has happened in the global economy in the last few years, how can I not be an optimist?

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.

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

Peace is important for Israel.

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

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