The article linked by MNW is interesting and objective. It suggests Nettie is acting in his own self interest, rather than because he is scared of what Trumpf might do. In other words the timing of the release of hostages taken with the resignation of the part of his cabinet who object to the proposed deal, would mean he could call a snap election now and ride to victory on the back of the euphoria of the nation..Unlikely to be for too long, until nethanyahu is protected from war crime charges
The big omission in the article, it seems to me, is the role of Hammas, who could easily scupper the deal by retaining hostages, and lead to a much bigger loss at the elections scheduled next year.
