. >> we do not have any problem -- unitystinian union that is for peace. we have a problem with an organization that has not changed one iota. hamas controls gaza. they are firing these rockets and president abbas made a pact with this organization. >> will you try to assassinate the hamas leadership? >> those decisions will be made by the security cabinet in israel. i can only tell you, you know the prime minister, you have interviewed him many times. he is a very serious, very responsible leader. he will take the actions he needs to take to defend israel's population. the government has a responsibility to protect israel's civilians and protect them from rocket attacks, protect them from these heinous terrorist attacks and i have no doubt the prime minister will do what he has to to fill phil -- fulfill this responsibility he has. >> what can you do to change the behavior of hamas? that resident abbas knows it is unacceptable internationally to forge an alliance with an organization like hamas, that will be the beginning of the change. it may take some t