'Risked my life for the country’: Netanyahu responds in wake of reported 'chickensh*t' insult

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: When Israel is pressured to make concessions on its security, it is very easy to give in. »

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 29, 2014

There are ovations and ceremonies on lawns – and afterwards come the missiles and the tunnels. »

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 29, 2014

As Prime Minister, I am responsible for Israel's security. I care about the lives of every citizen and soldier. »

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 29, 2014

I've been on the battlefield many times. I risked my life for the country and am not prepared to make concessions that endanger our state. »

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 29, 2014

Our supreme interests with security and the unity of Jerusalem first and foremost, are not among the top concerns of the anonymous elements»

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 29, 2014

» that are attacking us and me personally, because the attack on me comes only because I am defending the State of Israel. »

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 29, 2014

PM: If I did not defend the State of Israel, if I did not vigorously uphold our national and security interests, they would not attack me. »

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 29, 2014

And despite all the attacks against me I will continue to defend our state. I will continue to defend the citizens of Israel »

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 29, 2014

I respect & appreciate our deep ties w/ the US. Since the foundation of our state we've had disagreements w/ the US and we'll yet have them»

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 29, 2014

But this is not at the expense of the deep ties between our peoples and countries. And we see this again and again, including this year »

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 29, 2014

» in the rise in support for the State of Israel among the American public, support that has reached an all-time high. »

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 29, 2014

» The strategic alliance, and the alliance in values, between the two countries is continuing and will continue.

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 29, 2014