We are part of an inspiringly colorful mosaic of cultures and traditions. I will nurture this pluralism.
In the harsh and violent Middle East surrounding us, there is no mercy for the weak. Only the strong survive!
Let it be clear: I don't hate Bibi.
I respect the choice of the people and I respect the law.
As someone who prepared our forces to deal with the multiplicity of operational and strategic challenges our country faces, I am confident about Israel's capability to defend itself.
Internal unity means that external security issues can be dealt with.
On my watch, Iran will not become a regional power. And I will not hesitate to use force when needed.
We will maintain security in the entire Land of Israel.
Israel will never surrender to hatred.
Don't drag the Mossad into political arguments. These are people who can't defend themselves.
I think that at his core, Benjamin Netanyahu is not corrupt.
I have the duty to protect my people, hurt my enemy, do the best I can with as few uninvolved casualties as possible - I can't have zero innocent casualties - and at minimum risk to the lives of our soldiers.
Netanyahu has taken on the toughest job in the State of Israel, and as someone who truly gives of himself, I consider him a patriot.
As a company commander you have absolute definitions: the mission, the people.
The State of Israel is the strongest in the region and will remain so.
We are a temperate state.
It's unreasonable to me that there's a government in which the culture minister attacks the institutions she's responsible for. The justice minister attacks the institutions she's responsible for. The internal security minister attacks the institutions he's responsible for. The Cabinet attacks the IDF, and the prime minister attacks everyone.
I always said my favorite position was company commander in the Paratroop Brigade.
The latenight hours are apparently those in which the mind runs wild with scenarios and thoughts that during the daytime I know how to direct and organize.
I have been a soldier and a commander for many years and know how to differentiate between things - not to be busy all the time with the most sensitive matters and to give everything its due attention without having the issues that cause concern to constantly be troubling or worrisome.
