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Our Policy Is Very Simple. The Jewish State Was Set Up To Defend Jewish Lives, And We Always Reserve The Right To Defend Ourselves.

The Purpose Of The Jewish State Is To Secure The Jewish Future. That Is Why Israel Must Always Have The Ability To Defend Itself, Against Any Threat.

I Unequivocally Condemn The Striking Of The Soldier From The Ethiopian Community And Those Responsible Will Be Brought To Justice But Nobody Has The Right To Take The Law Into Their Own Hands, Immigrants From Ethiopia And Their Families Are Dear To Us And Israel Is Making Great Efforts To Ease Their Integration In Society.

Intelligence Is A Critical Thing.

Israel Can Make Peace With An Organization That Seeks Its Destruction. That's Hamas. But Israel Can Make Peace With The Palestinian Authority. It Requires A Lot Of Courage From Both Sides Including President Mahmoud Abbas, The President Of The Palestinian Authority.