Most of the Palestinians don't understand what they're doing... Politically, people can say what they want. The problem is not political, but religious.

There is in England a saying that an anti-Semite is someone who hates the Jews more than is necessary.

I read when I get up in the morning, when I can during the day and every single evening. Most of my weekends are spent reading great books. Books are my constant companions. If you eat three times a day you'll be fed. But if you read three times a day you'll be wise.

Israel was born under the British mandate. We learned from the British what democracy means, and how it behaves in a time of danger, war and terror. We thank Britain for introducing freedom and respect of human rights both in normal and demanding circumstances.

President Abbas and myself, we are the ones who signed the Oslo agreement, so we really know each other, not just theoretically.

The Middle East is replete with both new and old threats. One should not underestimate these threats, but not be alarmed by them either. Israel is stronger today than ever.

The president of Iran should remember that Iran can also be wiped off the map.