I'd have preferred it if he had put it that way, with a mention of the Palestinian parents who have far more reason for those kind of fears for their children than their Israeli neighbours. But it's easy to understand why a politician in his situation might feel a need to be extra-cautious in anything he says in this minefield.

I have a feeling that it might not make that much difference to Palestinians who wins this election - and just trust that any of the runners will be better than the present incumbent. Which wouldn't be difficult.