“We are gathered here today not only because the law requires it, but also with a very clear message to our enemies: you have not overcome us and you will not do so … The Hamas terrorists may dig their tunnels, shoot from within schools, use civilians as human shields, but this terrorism will not drive us back, will not weaken our spirit. We are not fighting against the Palestinian people, and we are not at war with Islam – we are fighting terrorism.” (Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in his first official speech to the Knesset in Jerusalem, 24/07/2014)