The struggle to get weapons is continuous, but the United States will aid us, if it finds Israel displaying a willingness for peace.

We walked outside, Ben-Gurion accompanying us. Allon repeated his question, What is to be done with the Palestinian population?' Ben-Gurion waved his hand in a gesture which said 'Drive them out!

Israel has an important principle: It is only Israel that is responsible for our security.

It is the duty of the government to guarantee maximum security, and this is not an easy task.

You have got to sit down and talk to people. You can't understand people from a distance.

Israel is no longer a people that dwells alone, and has to join the global journey toward peace, reconciliation and international cooperation.

I believe that it is my responsibility as the prime minister of Israel to do whatever can be done to exploit the unique opportunities that lie ahead of us to move towards peace. Not everything can be done by one act.