Over 5,500 Israelis have now been quarantined amid concerns about the global spread of the COVID-19 virus. World Health Organization says some 91,700 people worldwide were infected with the coronavirus, which has so far claimed 3,100 lives.
Israel's parliamentary system gives the president the task of appointing a prime minister, but swearing in a government won't happen so fast. In fact, the political deadlock could once again force a new election.
Head of Joint Arab List celebrates historic win for his faction, but says his MKs won't partner with left-wing leader Benny Gantz as he attempts to unseat Netanyahu in new Knesset.
“The region depends on air connectivity, and support from governments will really help the airlines to get through this difficult period," says International Air Transport Association’s Vice President for Africa and the Middle East Muhammad Ali Albakri.
"It is obvious that settlement, occupation and apartheid have won the Israeli elections," says Secretary-General of the Palestinian Liberation Organization Saeb Erekat.
Blue and White's overarching message of unseating Netanyahu because of his alleged corruption fails to sway voters, as Likud wins plurality of seats. Senior Blue and White official: 'We failed to counterattack'
Although the overall makeup of the Knesset did not change drastically, incumbent PM emerges with the strongest showing, bringing him closer than ever to swearing in his 5th government
Blue and White petitions Central Elections Committee, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately circulating a doctored video of Gantz that appears to show him in his car calling on voters not to vote for Blue and White.
Other Iranian officials infected with virus include “Sister Mary,” who served as spokeswoman for the students who seized the US Embassy in Tehran in 1979, and head of a task force that tried to downplay coronavirus.
A fourth election, a right-wing bloc victory, a minority government or a rebellion within Likud against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, these are some of the possible scenarios as Israelis vote on Monday.
