Analysis

The coronavirus outbreak has forced armed forces of all types to adapt to an invisible enemy, even as traditional conflicts grind.

President Rivlin's decision not to grant Blue and White leader an extension on forming a government capped a stunning turnaround in fortunes of Netanyahu, who just a month ago was fighting for his political survival. Gantz now faces an uphill struggle as he races to salvage a power-sharing deal with Likud.

Trump and the progressive Left are upset at the same thing: the fact that Joe Biden isn’t a progressive liberal and won’t become one.

The ministry should only function as a professional consultant on health matters because right now the alarms are sounding loud and clear: If the coronavirus crisis continues to be mismanaged, collapse is imminent – health-wise, economic, or both.

Although the current picture could change several times over, Joe Biden’s 6% lead in the polls is ample reflection of the fact that he displayed concern in the face of the impending coronavirus storm, while the White House responded with general complacency.

There may be a change in Iranian policy towards the US due to Iran’s economic and coronavirus difficulties.

The assumption that the virus will curb Middle East conflicts does not stand the test of reality. Israel must remain on high security alert.

While experts say there’s been a “significant and positive shift” in cooperation between Israel and the Palestinians due to COVID-19, much uncertainty remains regarding what will happen if the situation in the P.A. and Gaza deteriorates.

The coronavirus pandemic offers Hezbollah a rare opportunity to present itself as a Lebanese movement that acts on behalf of the Lebanese state.

Hamas launched a rocket last week into Israel. Internally, if any popular or social unrest rises against Hamas due to economic woes or its handling of the coronavirus, it will be channeled very quickly by the terror organization towards Israel, possibly leading to a new round of clashes or even a broader conflict.