As huge numbers of Israelis take to the streets calling for Israel to do a deal that would bring the Hamas-held hostages home, the Times' Middle-East correspondent, Samer Al-Atrush, looks at the extremely delicate balancing act facing Benjamin Netanyahu. He must juggle a coalition cabinet with views on either side, the electorate who have the power to remove him, and his relations with global allies near and far. Can he bring calm at home while still trying to eliminate Hamas?

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