I am ready to compromise, but there is one thing I won't compromise on: the safety of the Israeli people. |
I appeal to all those involved in the investigation... to do whatever is necessary to hasten the investigation and to take all necessary steps so that such events do not recur, |
I appeal to those who still have not: We are in the last minute. You must apply now and not delay, ... Do not be led to believe that the disengagement will not be implemented. The disengagement will be implemented. |
I asked Shimon Peres to pick any job he wants. Shimon can fulfil any post, I believe with great success. |
I asked to consult with my colleagues in the light of the latest political developments and the possibility of early elections, |
I believe that disobedience is the worst thing that can happen, ... It is an attempt to bring about the destruction of the state of Israel and it must be prevented in any way. My instruction in these instances is clear: Political protest -- yes; political violence -- not under any circumstances. |
I believe that I'll be presenting a plan, a serious plan, maybe the most serious that has been presented by now -- how to reach peace in the Middle East, how to reach peace between us and the Palestinians, |
I believe that the conditions have been created that will allow us and the Palestinians to reach a historic breakthrough. |
I believe that we can live together with the Palestinians, ... I came here to the holiest place of the Jewish people in order to see what happens here and really to have the feeling of how we need to move forward. There was no provocation here. |
I cannot deny that I have doubts, reservations and fears. However, I have come to the conclusion that in the present regional and international reality, Israel must act with courage to accept the political plan which I described. |
I did not think the elections should be moved up, but as soon as it became clear to me that the existing political establishment was coming apart, I reached the conclusion that the best thing for the country is to hold an election campaign as soon as possible, |
I didn't think elections should be brought forward, but the moment I realized the existing political arrangement is falling apart, I reached the conclusion the best thing for the country is to hold elections as soon as possible, |
I don't see any possibility today that a Jewish settlement can exist inside the Gaza Strip. There are 1.2 million Palestinians; it takes an enormous security effort [to protect the settlements]. It appears to me that disengagement is the right thing to do -- from all points of view, diplomatic and security -- in a place where it is clear that Jews will not be able to live. |
I don't see how they can have elections without our help, ... We will make every effort not to help them in their elections. |
I don't think it will affect my functioning. |