Shimon Peres, the Israeli president, talks to Al Jazeera's Ghida Fakhry, in New York, where he has been attending the United Nations General Assembly.

Peres talks about Israel's stance relating to Iran's nuclear ambitions and his country's willingness to leave Shebaa Farms if Hezbollah disarms.

Ghida Fakhry asks him about his country's alleged strike against Syrian nuclear facilities and Tzipi Livni's chances of forming a coalition government and becoming prime minister.

The Israeli President also talks about the Middle East peace process and the prospect of signing a deal before US President George Bush leaves office, and also peace talks with Syria that are being mediated by Turkey.