President Shimon Peres and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met in Jerusalem Monday. The two discussed the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process, the Iranian threat and regime changes in Egypt and the dire situation in Syria. Related stories: Clinton arrives in Israel Clinton: Morsi, Netanyahu should meet Clinton meets Egypt generals after urging transition During a press briefing held after the meeting, Peres said: "I want to thank you very much for the great efforts you have invested in trying to make peace between us and our neighbors. "Israel is very interested in keeping peace with our neighbors, especially with Egypt. We, of course, respect the results of the elections and try and will continue to build the peace between us and Egypt," he said. Turning his attention to the nuclear threat posed by Iran, Peres said: "I wish to thank President Obama and you for handling the most dangerous issue of our time – Iran. "There is a world agreement that the Iranian government is after nuclear weapons and that its policy of terrorism is endangering everybody. There is a global understating that we must do everything we can to prevent Iran from endangering others. "The coalition you are building – this is not a matter for one country – and the measures you are taking have an impact… You are making the Iranians understand that this is just the beginning and that all options are on the table," Peres said. "We appreciate your dedication and determination and we hope that one day Iran will return to its heritage and culture and ne a nation among nations - No one will threaten her and she will not threaten anyone else." Turning his attention to the situation in Syria, Peres said that the bloodshed "in beyond the norms of humanity…. Syria is a member of the United Nations… This tragedy should be stopped as soon as possible. As an Israeli, I would like to see children in Syria feel safe, and not be assassinated by their own dictator." America, he continued, "Plays a major role in the Middle East peace process. I believe that while confronting the Iranian challenge we shouldn’t ignore other chances for peace and mostly with the Palestinians. "It takes time… but we shouldn't give up hope. The Palestinians don’t have better alternatives and we don’t have better alternatives. We agreed on most of the areas and now we have to try to make it happen…It will have a positive impact on everything else." Peres also thanked Clinton for "Taking such a personal interest in this difficult region and for never losing hope or patience." "I am delights to be here again… and to have the opportunity to discuss these issues with you," Clinton said. "I always benefit from you advice." Remarking on the recent "I'm here in Jerusalem on this beautiful day and at a time to change and of change and opportunity… We have to think together, act together and be smart, creative and courageous and no one understands this better than President Peres," she said. "Few people understand the link between peace and security as he does. "We were honored to have you in the White House last month, and as President Obama said when he awarded you the Medal of Freedom – no other individual has done so much to build the our alliance and bring people together." Clinton is set to meet with Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later in the day. Follow Ynetnews on Facebook and Twitter Receive Ynetnews updates directly to your desktop