Assad wanted Israel to capitulate in advance to all his demands. Only then would he agree to enter into substantive negotiations. I couldn't agree to this.

united and eternal capital of Israel.

There are no negotiations, ... There are no discussions about renewing negotiations and first of all, we have demanded that first there must be a dramatic change in the violence.

I came here as a messenger of the people of Israel who have called for change and renewal. And I am determined to bring about change and renewal,

We are doing what we are doing here to ensure that our children ... will be left with a stronger Israel that is more secure and has a different future,

Israel cannot afford to be duped.