In the past, most wars were motivated by the idea of nationhood. Today, however, wars are incited above all using religion as an excuse.

Bringing an end to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians may help the young Arab generation to realise their aspirations. Israel is more than willing to offer our experience in building a modern economy in spite of limited resources to the whole region.

A solution of two national states - a Jewish state, Israel; an Arab state, Palestine. The Palestinians are our closest neighbors. I believe they may become our closest friends.

The problem of the Middle East is poverty more than politics.

Why cross and ocean when you can cross a river? Why should we sail to Washington when we can meet right away 10 miles from here?

If world is suspicious that Israel may detonate nuclear bomb and if the suspicion is a deterrent - that's good enough.

You know who is against democracy in the Middle East? The husbands. They got used to their way of life. Now, the traditional way of life must change. Everybody must change. If you don't give equal rights to women, you can't progress.