We have proposed an EU presence there to act as an auxiliary that would enable the Palestinians to do their job. We have to have a force there that can make sure that border security is what it should be.

If they chose to act like a pariah, they can't blame the international community for treating them like one.

If Abbas can act against anyone, it would seem to be them.

The Palestinians must also do more to help us, and that means they have to act against their extremists,

We will defend our citizens and act against the terrorist groups.

There were clear indications these killers would be set free. We had to act to make sure these killers would stay under lock and key.

If you are outside the international community and you act like a pariah, you cannot complain that people treat you like a pariah.