Politician

I resent the idea that Israel is part of the political agenda in United States' campaigns, really.

Supporting the war on terror is not an anti-Palestinian act. It is anti-terror.

I believe most of the public should be involved in the election of the leadership.

I hate the idea that talking security is Likud and right wing, and talking about peace is left wing and Labor and Kadima. The whole idea is to find a way to bridge: to find a way to have security and peace together.

Sinai is demilitarized in accordance with the Israel-Egypt peace agreement.

The role of a leader is to create a reality and not to be influenced by polls.

It's important to be the gatekeeper against dangerous ideas.

When I make decisions, I'm not thinking about my parents. I'm thinking about my children.

I am good at persuading people. In convincing the other, I try to start from their point of view so it's easier for me to find a common denominator.

The Palestinian conflict is the glass ceiling of Israel's economy.

Israel is part of the free world led by the United States, no matter what.

Israel has a problem not because of the perception that the entire world is against us, but because of the government's problematic policies.

My husband is in branding. He brands places - cities, institutions.

A leader in any place must ask himself who he identifies with, with which values, and towards what goals.

Politically, the ultraorthodox represent a small portion of the Israeli society.

Radical groups can become legitimate political players in the democratic process if they accept core democratic principles and abandon the use of force as a political tool. Or they can maintain armed terrorist militias in order to threaten their neighbors and intimidate their people. The international community should not allow them to do both.

What I am trying to say to Israel is, 'Listen, borders is something that we need, and hopefully, peace is something that we need.'

I arranged the first meeting between Ariel Sharon and the settlers.

Being an Israeli is to know that you have risen from the ashes of those who were killed and knowing you have a responsibility for the coming generations.

I believe that democracy is about values before it is about voting. These values must be nurtured within society and integrated into the electoral process itself.