One of my theories about why we've been cranky is Australians have been forced to focus on politics or party politics a little bit more than they normally would.

Vis a vis the Golan Heights, the present government of Israel, under my leadership, is the first government that is ready to speak about a withdrawal.

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

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.

You don't make friends with friends. You have got to make friends with your enemies.

There is no way of finding the middle ground, even with the best intentions of the world. Our most sensible policy is to stall.