We appreciate the efforts of the United States, of the president, of the secretary of state, and we are ready to find any form of talks, but we have to overcome the differences between Syria and Israel to reach peace.

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.

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

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

A diplomatic peace is not yet the real peace. It is an essential step in the peace process leading towards a real peace.

The negotiations must address all aspects, both peace and withdrawal.

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.