We will not tolerate their ineptitude, turn a blind eye to their failures or ignore acts of terror. They will not be able to shirk their responsibility.

The fact that the Iranians are successful time after time in getting away from international pressure ... encourages them to continue their nuclear project. I don't believe for the time being that political pressure will bear any fruit.

We will not allow you to escape your responsibilities. We will not tolerate terrorism and the primary objective will be to guard the border.

We have to remember that as long as our territory is violated, we have the right to respond from time to time.

Reckless declarations could be given erroneous interpretation and be taken out of context, which could drag the army into an unnecessary public debate over the army's and the state of Israel's policies.

We are leaving with our heads held high. The decision to leave Gaza was made out of strength, and with it comes a hope for a better future.

International pressure on Iran proves that (its nuclear activities) are not only Israel's problem.

There are deserters with guns and this concerns us. I don't want to blow this out of proportion.

The fact that the Iranians are successful time after time in getting away from international pressure ... encourages them to continue their nuclear project. I believe that the political means that are used by the Europeans and the U.S. to convince the Iranians to stop the project will not succeed.