In order to receive a new mandate from the nation for the way in which I lead ... I decided to submit my resignation, |
initiative to renew the peace process. |
Iran poses the most serious long-term threat to regional stability. |
Israel strives for the peace that will be reached on the negotiating table, rather than imposing the will of one side on the other, |
Israel will not accept any kind of violence or terrorism against innocent civilians, |
Israel will not sit by, arms folded, in light of the serious escalation initiated by, and the responsibility of, the Palestinian Authority, ... We are doing everything, and we will do everything necessary, to protect the citizens of Israel. |
It calls into question the seriousness of Arafat's intentions to implement ... understandings and decrease violence in the region, |
It doesn't mean that the whole thing is closed. I believe that (Arafat) felt very clearly that the world as a whole expects him to move, and that somehow the time had come to put an end to the conflict of 100 years between us and the Palestinians, and there would be no better opportunity. |
It is a terrible, terrible blow to peace. Even when Palestinians are killed it is a blow. But I have to say that, unfortunately, this time it is the Palestinians side that has initiated the violence. |
It is a very serious and cruel murder of a young boy, ... We view this incident in a very severe manner and we will act in order to punish those who killed him. |
It is clear that the Syrians would like to have a reassessment of the situation. We fully respect them, ... I believe the negotiations will resume in the following weeks. It may take four or six weeks, but I believe they will resume. |
It is in our hands, perhaps, for the first time in many years, to bring an end to the conflict between us and our neighbors. |
It is my intention to be everyone's prime minister. Whatever the differences of opinion between us, we are brothers, |
It is our historic responsibility to work towards an end to this conflict and to bring peace and security to Israel, |
It was difficult, but we're on the right track. |