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Mati Tuchfeld

Mati Tuchfeld writes for Israel Hayom.

Only 36% are optimistic Israel will achieve the goals of the Gaza campaign • Large majority supports eradicating the threat from Hezbollah militarily.
The departure of a key figure like Ze’ev Elkin deals the Likud a serious blow, as it augments the perception that the ruling party is disintegrating ahead of a crucial general election.
Gideon Sa’ar’s departure from the Likud could strengthen Netanyahu or bring Gantz closer to the premiership, or it could catapult Naftali Bennett into the prime minister’s office.
By pushing the country towards elections, Blue and White’s Benny Gantz is putting not just the party he heads but the entire bloc at risk.
Defense Minister Benny Gantz’s vow to vote to disperse the Knesset more him giving in to his party than a true show of force; if the vote goes through Gantz is likely finished politically.
One has to wonder if calling another election would be such a bad thing.
The prime minister’s latest attacks on the legal system were actually aimed at the leaders of Blue and White, particularly Benny Gantz.
With government collapse looming, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz is willing to compromise with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but his No. 2, Gabi Ashkenazi, is holding him back.
If Defense Minister Benny Gantz refuses to budge on the budget issue, we will have an election this November. If he folds, Prime Minister Netanyahu will have to hold on until March, when his trial will be underway.