This is the first time that an incumbent prime minister is declaring his intention of dismantling dozens of settlements, and nothing is happening. No demonstrations and protests, no rebellion within the party, and no media uproar.
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The 'day after' begins today, and the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians goes into a holding pattern, while each side becomes occupied with its own election campaigns.
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