We must look at reality square in the eye and recognize the fact that underground political streams long bubbling beneath the surface have erupted mightily to the fore of American politics, mortally threatening the broad security blanket Israel has had over the decades.

The Right was denied its victory in the April 2019 elections and since then all political projections have proved wrong. Perhaps next week's elections will defy the predictions again. Either there will be a clear winner or Blue and White will decide to join a Netanyahu-led government.

Finance Ministry says COVID-19 virus could reduce Israel's gross domestic product by up to NIS 14 billion. Exports to China, which focus mainly on technology services, unlikely to be affected.

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas’s UN appearance underscored the moribund condition of the Palestinian national movement, and showed desperation, exhaustion and hopelessness.

Through its partnership with the German Refugee Law Clinics Abroad, the Clinics for Law and Social Change at the University of Haifa assists dozens of asylum seekers on the Greek island of Chios.