- Gaza from now on is the problem of the Palestinians, not Israel, ... They have tens of thousands of [security] men with guns on the payroll. They must get organized: one people, one voice, one gun.... Shimon Peres {view}
- I understand that this is a battle for power, but I am convinced that if Netanyahu is elected, he will be as he was before previous elections, ... He was in favor of [the] Oslo [Accords], and he shook Arafat's hand.... Shimon Peres {view}