In the midst of fighting there is no place for public debate.

Peace is not made with friends. Peace is made with enemies.

We are ready to compromise. We are ready to take calculated risks, but for a peace that will give us security.

Peace will be victorious.

We have the right to ensure our security, especially when it is possible to reach agreement on a political solution.

I am 73 years old. I was born in Jerusalem. I'm the first prime minister of Israel to be born here. I am the only former general to become a prime minister.

There are two phases of the redeployment of the Israeli forces in the West Bank: One, to allow elections. Second, after the elections, to help further redeployment.