War and Peace: Bibi has an image of being weak, hesitant, and dragged down. But sometimes Bibi surprises us with an original or correct move, something that everyone praises. And yet, it turns out that Bibi is worth trusting to find the way to a resounding fiasco.
And what are things supposed to be?
To the surprise of many, Bibi managed Operation Protective Edge wisely and without any sense. He conducted himself correctly in front of the world and received relatively extensive international credit for the operation, and also in using the army he demonstrated discretion when he did not give in to those who urged him to "enter them", and on the other hand he sent forces into the Strip to destroy the tunnels (which are obvious to us) and most importantly he did not follow but led. And the public opinion polls were in accordance.
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And suddenly, Bibi announced the end of the operation, returned the tanks to their base and the reservists to their homes. The Defense Minister announced that Hamas had suffered a fatal blow and just wanted some peace, and the Chief of Staff informed the residents of the south to return home, since peace had been restored.
But for some reason Hamas was not informed of the plans (and perhaps it was), released several peace demands towards the center, and suddenly 8 orders were distributed again, and the tank carriers once again filled the southern roads, alongside warlike declarations from our leader.
And the polls, oh the polls.
And here the son asks, if the operation is over - why was it renewed? If the reserve soldiers were released - why were they recruited again?
And another point to consider:
If Bibi can't deal with a medium-sized militia, why does he think we should trust him on the issue of the Iranian threat?!
On the zero: This week we were informed above all else about the victory in the battle for the zero VAT law in the Finance Committee.
This is about a direct battle against Yair Lapid in which we defeated him "on the nose".
So, it's true, this is a victory in a battle that doesn't guarantee victory in the war, but it turns out that even in these turbulent days, we are a force to be reckoned with. And perhaps this is a sign that our representatives have begun to internalize the situation and act accordingly.
None of our "natural partners" have any sentiments toward us. As far as Bibi is concerned, we are on the shelf, waiting for the call to run, and our "friends," the members of the National House, are selling us so cheaply that it seems they would happily do it for free.
And suddenly, when we struggle wisely, without relying on favors from anyone - it works.
It's just a shame we didn't internalize this in the Conscription and Conversion Law.
Negotiations in vain: I wonder what's going on in the negotiating rooms in Cairo. Here's the client's script straight from the hidden camera footage hidden there.
Hamas: We demand the opening of the crossings, free electricity, the release of all Arabic speakers from prisons, an airport, a seaport, and an anteater for the Gaza zoo.
Israel: We demand a halt to all excavations (including on WhatsApp), that no shooting be done between 2-4 and 4-2 except for weddings, and regarding the seaport, we will give Alon Hassan.
Egypt: We see that this is not progressing, maybe you will agree to a ceasefire for another 3 days?
Hamas: We propose a 5-day ceasefire with 3 ceasefires. Besides, leaks don't count.
Israel: We demand a complete ceasefire, a silence that will not be answered with silence - will be answered with thunderous silence.
Hamas: Okay, fine. But on the condition that we write down the T.L.H.
Media announcements:
Hamas: There is no agreement.
Israel: A memorandum of understanding is being drawn up, almost all of whose clauses have been agreed upon.
Bands about sin? Today, Friday, I noticed a bus proudly bearing the inscription "Military Band Bus" roaming the center of an ultra-Orthodox city.
A quick look inside revealed a traveling public consisting of Hasidic, Lithuanian, and Sephardic avrechims and yeshiva students, alongside avrechims.
I thought for a moment that forced conscription had begun, and images of the Cantonist cutouts began to float through my imagination. Only the happy faces inside somewhat, how to say, spoiled the theory.
In the end, it turns out that these are summer trips to the sea.
From what I know of the sector's businessmen, it will be turbulent.
Trial of the week: They told Bibi that this part with the talks and the ceasefire was stuck, so he said to turn it off and on again.
