Opening: Israel faces three formidable external challenges: in Gaza, in Lebanon, and in the international arena. Added to this, the dispute over ultra-Orthodox IDF conscription threatens to set the Israeli street ablaze. The government is charged with navigating these challenges, but it does not enjoy the confidence of two-thirds of the public. Therefore, there is no choice but to go to elections: either trust will be restored to the current leadership, or it will be replaced.