We attach vast importance to Egyptian activity in the Gaza Strip and along the border, but I don't intend to allow Egypt to become a mediator between Israelis and Palestinians,
act in those places where terrorist activity is carried out.
The goal of the operation that we are conducting now is to uproot the terrorist activity within the areas that are under control of the Palestinian Authority,
It is clear that if the Palestinians do not begin to take vigorous action against terrorism, Israel will be compelled to step up military activity that is designed to protect the lives of Israeli citizens.