We will not do business with him, only with other evangelicals who don't back these comments.

Those that publicly support Ariel Sharon's recovery...are welcome to do business with us.

We were due to sign a contract in the near future with Mr. Roberson for the construction of a new Christian heritage center in the Galilee.

This is a very strong statement of the Israeli economy and the aviation market.

The government cannot do business with a man who said such a horrible thing about our ill prime minister.

The minister has very strong views on this and cannot accept what was said. We reconsidered the deal and realized that we cannot sign with Robertson or anyone who supports his views.

We don't have a problem with the evangelical community. In fact, we regard them as the best friends of Israel. And they are most welcome in Israel and to do business with us. But we cannot sign a contract with Mr. Robertson. We plan to continue talking with the others, but not with him.

In light of the apology and his expression of sorrow over Sharon's health, we will reconsider our decision.

We recognize that such a public apology is not an easy thing for anyone to do. We know also that Robertson is a friend and a strong supporter of Israel.