Netanyahu seeking to end Gaza war, forge ties with Saudis – then call for election

The Israeli prime minister wants to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia to give him an electoral asset for non-right wing voters. The opposition was caught in a trap when it supported the war on Iran, but the public won't forget the government's failures in a hurry

Sources in the governing coalition believe that despite the successful military operation in Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not move to hold an early election – not before the war in Gaza is concluded and the hostages are returned.

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