n a speech at the Facing Tomorrow conference in Jerusalem, Peres said, "Nations who have not been hurt by car bombs and rockets fired at civilian populations are not aware of the damage caused by terrorism and the price it claims".
Regarding the peace process - President Shimon Peres said, "Israel has said yes to the US President Barack Obama's initiative to renew immediately the negotiations intended to create two states for two people and to take action to bring about comprehensive regional peace in order to snuff the fire of hatred."