"Retreating under fire" • Outrage in the political system

Despite the beautiful explanations that accompanied the introduction of the cease-fire, the political system is outraged and it seems that it's just the beginning.

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with President Barack Obama," explained Netanyahu's office, "and accepted the recommendation to give a chance to Egypt's offer for a cease-fire, thus giving an opportunity to stabilize the situation and restore peace before it will be necessary to run more powerfully. The Prime Minister reiterated that Israel will take all steps necessary to protect Israeli citizens."
Now he will have to explain to the south, which gave him full support in his action while they were stopping their daily lives and suffering badly, why he did not finish the job.

During the press conference held by Netanyahu, accompanied by Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, Hamas continued to fire rockets at Israeli cities.

Whoever was there told of the sparse presence of journalists, and maintenance workers that 'did a favor' and filled the chairs in the conference hall of the Prime Minister's office. Well, what does the trio have to renew, almost all journalists thought, and voted with their feet.

By the way, just for the record, shortly after the end of the press conference ... four rockets were fired at Be'er Sheva.

Shas's trap

Shas are in a trap. On the one hand, one of the three leaders, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Eli Yishai, is part of the nine's who made the decisions, and despite the talk about not supporting the ceasefire agreement – go prove it. You should not talk about it out loud.

Along with this, by the response of the movement you can feel their discomfort to say the least. "Israel accepted the request of U.S. President Barack Obama and agreed to a ceasefire mediated by Egypt, in the hope that the agreement will stop the rounds of the Hamas terrorist. We expect the prime minister that Israel will critically monitor its implementation of the cease-fire, and severe reaction to the first missile which comes from Gaza. He must prohibit Hamas terrorist rounds to become a habit and a part of the reality of life of the residents of the south. In an event of a violation of the agreement, Israel will be committed to a strategic change in policy toward Hamas.
"We welcome the soldiers for their sacrifice and dedication to the security of Israel, and the southern residents for the firm stance against Hamas terror. We also send our condolences to the families of those killed and those wounded a speedy recovery in the current round of fighting. "

One can argue about the power of words expressed by Yishai to explain what the IDF must do in Gaza, but it's hard to shake the feeling that the end test result, residents of the south will find it difficult to forgive the Prime Minister who hastily stopped the operation. If they had to choose between this and the proposals of Yishai – there is no doubt what they would choose.

In about two months they will go to the polls, and probably express their feelings.

Kadima-Terrible mistake

To Kadima's praise it can be said that since the operation began they gave full support to the Prime Minister, including party chairman Shaul Mofaz, who shelved his campaign at once "Bibi will complicate us" - and went out of his way to fall in line with the vertices.

Termination of the operation released for the first time, the wave of criticism, and it is strong and firm.

"The ceasefire is a mistake and the next round with Hamas is waiting around the corner," Mofaz stated emphatically this evening. "With the start of the operation all the cards were in our favor: the army surprised the terrorist organizations and gave them a heavy blow - even the elimination of Jabari and severely damaging their warehouses for long-range missiles, we had international backing, and iron dome provided a protective umbrella and saved lives and provided space. Maneuvering political rate, in reality the operational achievements of the army did not translate into political success."

There is no doubt that today, when he will present the campaign "Bibi will complicate us"; he will definitely have what to rely on.

MK Shlomo Molla severely criticized Netanyahu for his decision. "The Prime Minister chooses to succumb to pressure from the United States while residents of the south are attacked. 4 years ago he prattled endlessly about the assassination of Hamas and here has retreated disgracefully and strengthened them internationally.

"For four years Hamas has grown, grew stronger and continued to rearm while Bibi continued sleeping. In addition he made sure to weaken the moderate factions and the result: Hamas is stronger, Abbu Maazan is weak. Government of Israel should put the security of its citizens in the first place rather than abandon them to an intolerable routine of terror that has been the southern resident's fate for years."

Right-wing: "This is a betrayal"

Chairman of the Ichud Leumi - MK Uri Ariel, also severely criticized the cease fire. "We watched the sad show which unsuccessfully tried to excuse the shameful surrender of Netanyahu – Lieberman's government," he said immediately after the press conference. "The people of Israel feel betrayed today and they know they will feel on their bodies the pain by the hesitancy of the government."

It would have been interesting to read what Chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, Avigdor Lieberman would have said, had he not been united with Netanyahu's party.

My guess: You can copy and paste the words of MK Uriel, perhaps even exacerbate the tone.

Only elected chairman of the Bayit Hayehudi, Naftali Bennett, sounded naive (several months in politics and it shall pass).

"My brothers and sisters: We cannot lower our head. Israelis showed a great spirit of volunteerism, sacrifice and strength in the current round of fighting. Despite the disappointment of thousands of reservists and millions of people who lived in shelters, we'll win the Hamas and remove the missile threat. Whether it did not happen now - it will happen in the coming months. "

Netanyahu regarding what to do, the public do not really think he is capable, emotionally.

Lapid: "Bad timing"

Yair Lapid also joins the attack: "The ceasefire was bad timing and without achieving the goals that the government itself has set for this operation," he says, "this is after it was promised to defeat Hamas without talking to them, Israel also spoke with Hamas and did not defeat them.

"In face of the IDF which proved high capabilities and the security forces, and proven strength and durability of the Israeli home front, the government showed weakness and indecision in realizing its goals, and ensured complete silence to the Israeli residents. Yesh Atid will demand immediate compensation to residents of the south for the damage caused to them."

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