Already at the time of Israel's birth, Ben-Gurion extended his hand in peace to the Arab nations. His hand was rejected, but it remains extended.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
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.
It's not only in Israel's interest but in America's as well to stand with one of its closest and important allies.
Peace is important for Israel.
What Israel wants is peace with - and the acknowledgment of - all the Arab countries.
The Arabs are ready to accept a strong Israel with nuclear arms - all it has to do is open the gates of its fortress and make peace.
I think that a strong Israel is the only Israel that will bring the Arabs to the peace table.
Israel is the only country in the world that is ready to make compromises - even though it did not lose any wars.
David Ben-Gurion was a mythic figure, the founding father of Israel and a modern-day prophet, but he was also a real man who stormed through history on human legs. It was my great privilege to know him and work with him for many years.
Conflicts, even just ones, which in the end can come at the expense of the State of Israel, are things that we must be very cautious about and hold back on personally.
The security and the future of Jordan is hand-in-hand with the future of the Palestinians and the Israelis.