NETANYAHU: I have no doubt that we will win. A majority of the people support our positions on protecting the country, protecting Jerusalem and insisting on a peace [agreement] that is fulfilled by our Palestinian partners. That’s where most Israelis agree with me: they all share fervently the hope for peace, but they have a tough-minded realism about the fact that this requires tough negotiations and continuous insistence on compliance.
I suggest you wait until Election Day. I always lose in the polls and win in elections.
Our coalition did not reflect public sentiment, and some members of our coalition opposed making any deal with the Palestinians.
I knew in advance the risk I was taking, I was aware of it and I took it nonetheless.
We’ve made no decision whatsoever to freeze the process. What is holding up the implementation of Wye are Palestinian violations.
[The violations] are not alleged. . . . [But] the focus of my campaign will be which leadership Israel should have [for] its most fateful decisions–the fate of Jerusalem, Israel’s borders, our ability to protect ourselves, our relations with the Palestinians.
No, I think it’s primarily ideological positions. Ultimately the government was brought down because of Wye. Now the question before the voters is, who do you want to continue the peace process? I have no doubt that the Israeli public will choose me.
