Palestinian objections aside, applying Israeli law to Judea and Samaria could trigger harsh international censure and jeopardize Israel's recent progress in normalizing ties with the Arab world, especially Persian Gulf states.
PM Mohammad Shtayyeh is spearheading Palestinians' COVID-19 efforts and the successful virus response has boosted his image, analysts say. But Fatah rivalries could hinder his rise as President Mahmoud Abbas' successor.
The court’s decision, expected later this week, is shaping up as a watershed moment in Israeli history.
The coronavirus pandemic has managed to push the political system into overcoming divisions among parties, enabling them to rise above political feuds and egos.
The deal involved changes to Basic Laws that may have been necessary in these political circumstances. But any country tinkers with longstanding constitutional arrangements at its own peril.
No matter how satisfied Likud and Blue and White are with the unity government deal, it doesn't mean that the agreement is good for anyone else, especially Israel.
Americans think of the prime minister as an extremist. But on the issues that matter most, he’s content to govern with Gantz.
Anyone suggesting that crisis management should be transferred to the IDF, one of the ministries or any other entity is not only suggesting that management is taken out of the hands of the NSC, but essentially also wants to take the responsibility for the decision making away from the prime minister.
Initially overwhelmed, Tehran now seeks to sway international opinion on US sanctions by highlighting its struggles with COVID-19. Still, the risk of open conflict between the countries is overshadowed by the pandemic.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Iran has not abandoned its dreams in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq or even Yemen. Its plans are moving forward.
