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

A prime minister must not promise things that can't be fulfilled.

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

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.

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?

I don't want to block every contact with the Palestinians, I think that would be a mistake, and I think that Abu Mazen has an independent status as democratically elected head of the Palestinian people, and it's important if I will talk with him.

Political leaders can help change the psychological climate which affects the quality of relationships among people.