And at the same time, if we're in a situation now where partial or full lockdown could happen in the occupied West Bank, plus the possibility of a major operation, is that, in your view... a fair reaction to what we've seen?

No, when we are speaking about a big operation or something of the kind, the meaning is that there will be a closure.

And as we all know, because of the upcoming election in five days, less than five days even, then we always have this kind of blockade during the days of the election in order that there will not be any kind of terror.

So yes, it might happen.

A big operation Well, let me tell you that I'm not sure that this is something which is going to happen because politically, it's not something that will help anybody.

And because it's Netanyahu that is supposed to decide, I'm not sure that this is what will help him.

Yes, okay, in order to prevent, you have to take some measures.

But to you, is this a clear stick-or-twist moment for Israel? How much of an extent is this a referendum on Netanyahu, so-called Mr Security?