Israel’s election

Sir, – "No-one could be surprised that the opportunity of the country's so-far successful vaccine rollout would be seized by Netanyahu to plunge it tomorrow into its fourth election in two years" (Editorial, March 22nd).

Given that this election was called on December 23rd, just four days after Israel’s vaccination programme started, are you suggesting that among his other qualities he is a clairvoyant? – Yours, etc,

DAVID M