Or brings the govt down when the dust settles, as both the distractions within Israel and that even Israel's allies are against the recent policies may have made this seem like an opportune time for Hamas to escalate. The effect on the three-way discussions between Israel, the US and Saudi Arabia will be interesting, especially given Iran's involvement. Time will tell

Anyway, I think it's also too soon for our thoughts to be on the politics as opposed to the innocents dying in this manner and living under these fearful circumstances