In Israel, the government is torn apart over the continuation of operations in Gaza. Jewish supremacists determined to continue the war and centrists ready to negotiate to obtain the release of the hostages still held in the coastal enclave.
Relations with the American Administration continue to deteriorate. Israeli society is caught up in its divisions and the opposition is letting go. Even within Likud, criticism is being heard against the historic leader. However, the Prime Minister continues to assert: it is ‘total victory’ against Hamas.