Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu found himself in just the kind of situation he likes to be in – his base is back and he feels politically safe. His options remain open, so he need not make any decisions soon. The assault on Gaza City? A temporary deal? Who knows. Time is passing, and everything is on the table.

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