Polls have shown little movement among the blocs or parties for most of April.

The country justified this decision on the basis of being a "long standing" supporter of the two state solution.

The Mossad Director's opposition to shuttering the Qatari outlet during sensitive hostage negotiations led a majority to support delaying the decision.

The exercise is aimed both at preparation for possible offensives in the north and continuing the attacks on Hezbollah sites along the border.