Israel
Divisions within Israel’s cabinet will intensify
The government is failing to advance its legislative agenda, while coalition members exchange accusations
IsraelCourt ruling pressures Israel’s governing coalition
A Supreme Court ruling ending military service exemption for ultra-Orthodox students has reinforced societal divisions
IsraelMore Israeli troops will move to the northern border
Movement of Israeli troops to the north increase the risks of a mis-step leading to all-out war with Hezbollah
IsraelIsrael will reduce interest rates slowly
Despite inflation within the target band, interest rates will not fall rapidly unless the Gaza conflict is resolved
IsraelPolitics in Israel will influence future of war
Netanyahu’s political control over the future of the Gaza war will increase
IsraelA step back from an Israel-Hezbollah war is difficult
Hostilities continue to rise significantly on Israel’s northern front
IsraelUS seeks closer Arab-Israeli security ties
The United States has led several meetings on security cooperation in the region
IsraelEgypt-Israel Rafah dialogue will be challenging
Rafah border crossing has been effectively closed since May 7, when Israel took control of its Palestinian side
Egypt
