The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to sell the JSF aircraft to Israel, … The answer is yes.

not there for decoration.

We will do everything we can so that attacks like these will not occur in the future.

does not pose a military threat to Israel.

to check out the measures needed in order to reduce this threat. We have to think about this, but so does every single country in the world.

I look with hope to the future, that the price we are paying … will in the end bring about a positive change in Israel’s situation,

I am not at all sure we could ever reach a peace agreement with the Palestinians’ present leadership. We shall have to wait for the next generation. The most we could expect is, perhaps, another...

We are carrying out a broad operation against terrorism, a broad operation against the Islamic Jihad infrastructure in light of Islamic Jihad’s intention to continue with suicide bombings.

Yes, the Israeli Army will continue to use all means necessary,

The Palestinians need to take action.

I am asking my fellow Knesset members and ministers, assuming each of us has a son in the army: Is he, under these circumstances, ready that his son serve in the Philadelphi Route?

We are continuing to do everything possible to improve the quality of life for the Palestinian population that is not involved with terror,

We will not put up with this,

I’m not at all sure that we can ever reach a peace agreement with the present Palestinian leadership, … We shall have to wait for the next generation.

[Restrictions on Movement: IOF have imposed severe restrictions on the freedom of movement of Palestinian civilians, especially in communities located near Israeli settlements. They have continued to close Erez crossing for the third consecutive week...

It needs to be clear to them that we mean every word we say,

This crossing is wide open to terrorists and weapons, and jeopardizes Israel’s security.

I do not see how any public places, this of course includes synagogues, can be protected,

Different ways of acting will be presented, … The army will act according to the decision of the Cabinet.

The situation in Judea and Samaria will be complex and difficult after the disengagement. The region will become our main theater of operations for fighting terror.

I don’t think that a Palestinian state will see the light of day in the coming years.

[JERUSALEM, Sept. 22 (Xinhuanet) — Israeli defense minister Shaul Mofaz on Thursday sharply criticized former finance minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying his plan to move up the date of the Likud party leader elections could destroy...

We have the right to defend ourselves.

It is not on the agenda at the moment. We still have room for maneuver and for other activities.