I have to think about the possible ramifications of an early retirement.

I'm entirely free of any suspicions or complaints about the Obama administration. I think the Obama administration is very friendly to Israel. I know a lot of the people in the administration, and they are committed to Israel.

I always wake up early Saturday morning, and I have a little bit more time, so I go to the gym.

When I addressed international forums as prime minister, the Israeli people expected me to present bold political initiatives that would bring peace - not arguments outlining why achieving peace now is not possible.

I was not interested in being minister of defense or minister of foreign affairs.

Stopping all the violent and hostile actions means ending the smuggling of arms into the Gaza territory.