Benjamin Netanyahu's gamble has paid off. The prime minister proved he understands U.S. President Donald Trump perhaps better than the president understands himself. We have grown used to thinking that when an American president says "No" in public, this means "No." Such is not the case with Trump.

Benjamin Netanyahu's gamble has paid off. The prime minister proved he understands U.S. President Donald Trump perhaps better than the president understands himself. We have grown…

Netanyahu's standing has risen, and polls show votes shifting from the far right back to Likud. This may give Netanyahu greater room to maneuver