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Amid investigations and conflicts, people close to the prime minister say that the return of Ron Dermer and Yonatan Urich means that experienced hands are back on the wheel. Dermer will likely handle negotiations with Lebanon, while Ulrich is expected to manage the election campaign

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Despite facing unfavorable polls, the ongoing war with Iran and an upcoming election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could still breathe a sigh of relief this week. Two of the people he trusts most – former Minister Ron Dermer and key adviser (and criminal suspect) Yonatan Urich – have resumed working closely with him, even if only temporarily and unofficially.