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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.
He has never hidden his desire to eventually vie for the premiership.
A unity bloc of left-wing parties would pose a challenge for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who would have to ensure right-wing voters cast ballots for Likud rather than smaller satellite parties. But for now, egos make it unlikely that the left will form a united front.
It is quite clear to all: The snap elections are less about the legislation and more about the impending criminal indictments awaiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Any trick that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has will have be to an astounding ‎one, as all signs indicate the snap elections train has left the ‎station. ‎
The simple truth is that the ‎decision to let Khan al-Ahmar stand is the one doing the ‎real damage to Israel’s international image—not ‎the other way around. ‎
Much has been said about the growing bond between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon. It could ultimately mean the two will run on a joint ticket.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to resolve the crisis with the Druze community as quickly as possible and place the debate over the nation-state law in its natural frame: between left and right.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided that it would be best if he takes on the right-wing parties well ahead of the next election rather than waiting for the final phase of the next campaign.