At least 9,000 have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, and 429 have died. Unofficial estimates suggest a figure of 1 million who have been affected by it. And yet, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called the virus "a blessing."

An investigation against the AfD as a whole is still under way. Intelligence official says his agency estimates 20% of the AfD’s 35,000 members belong to The Wing.

Some 55% of Israelis do not approve of Blue and White pursuing a narrow government with the support of Arab MKs, while 31% supported the move. A third of the public thinks it's time for a broad national unity government, and 47% believe Benjamin Netanyahu is best suited for the role of prime minister.

Some 2,500 healthcare workers are under quarantine prompting calls to ensure medical teams are protected. Health Ministry readies to exacerbate steps seeking to stem outbreak.

We don't know how the political Gordian knot will be cut, but it is clear that Blue and White's eagerness to form a coalition dependent on Arab MKs does not inspire confidence in its leaders.