It is not worth the paper it is written on unless it is backed by the kind of force that will make the other side consider the penalties too heavy to break the agreement.

Military cemeteries in every corner of the world are silent testimony to the failure of national leaders to sanctify human life.

I believe however that peace is attainable regardless of the Arabs mentality, society or government.

The use of force, including beatings, undoubtedly has brought about the impact we wanted - strengthening the [occupied] population's fear of the Israeli Defense Forces.

We can continue to fight. We can continue to kill - and continue to be killed. But we can also try to put a stop to this never-ending cycle of blood. We can also give peace a chance.

Peace with Syria would provide more security than a few settlements on the Golan.

We accept every form or way to talk to the Syrians how to achieve peace.