Deputy Foreign Minister Daniel Ayalon: We call upon the Palestinians to come to the table and speak to us, at any level they want, anywhere they want, without preconditions.
All issues are on the table; we do not preclude anything. We have a plan which is called the Road Map to Peace; it is based on sequential logic, intrinsic logic, and I believe that this should be adhered to. But subsequently, of course, all issues are on the table, and we do understand that no solution will be arrived at without discussing everything, including Jerusalem.
Interviewer: This is almost at odds with a government position which has stated repeatedly that the matter is a red line.
Ayalon: I do believe that there is still a lot of room for maneuverability for arriving at a solution. Indeed, Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, has never been the capital of any other nation but Israel; and, of course, this for us is a red line.
But between this and a comprehensive settlement which will satisfy the Palestinians, I think there is a lot of room there for us to arrive at an agreement, if everyone has the will.