Israel understands it is important to allow the maximum possible flow of people and goods in and out of Gaza. But that policy goal has to be balanced with the very real security threat that exists. |
Israel wants a deal. We want a political, diplomatic solution, but we can't stand idle while our boys are being attacked, |
Israel wants to restart negotiations with the Palestinians. We want to move forward with the Palestinian people and the framework for moving forward is the roadmap. |
Israel will do nothing to impede humanitarian support for the Palestinian people. |
Israel would like to improve its relationship with Pakistan. There is no conflict between Israel and Pakistan and no reason why the two countries cannot enjoy a positive and cooperative relationship. |
Israel's position on this issue is in synch with the international consensus. |
It appears the problem with these extremists is that they followed through on their violent declarations with violent actions. |
It is clear that as long as Islamic Jihad remains armed, it will have the ability both to kill innocent civilians and to kill chances for peace. What is needed is a continuous ongoing effort by the Palestinian leadership to disarm these extremist groups. |
It is going to be the Europeans, I hope, who will supplement the Palestinian forces, and provide professionalism, and provide a presence on the ground that will create, I think, better confidence to reopen all the crossings, |
It is going to be the Europeans, I hope, who will supplement the Palestinian forces, and provide professionalism, and provide a presence on the ground that will create, I think, better confidence to reopen all the crossings. |
It is simply ludicrous to single out Israel for this issue when Israel is an open, free and egalitarian society, while ignoring the very real oppression against women in countries like Saudi Arabia and Sudan. |
It was very important for us to send a message to the new Palestinian leadership that if [they intended] to abrogate signed international agreements in an effort to advance their extremist agenda, they should not be surprised if Israel acts to defend its citizens and its interests. |
It would surely be a pity if this positive momentum would stop and we would see a regression to the one-sided (European) position of the past. |
No one on the Israeli side has ever said that disengagement goes further than Gaza. Let's be very clear, this was a unilateral Israeli step. |
No person involved in terrorism can use the election campaign as a way to receive immunity. |