Israel
Israel's ultra-Orthodox COVID-19 tensions will endure
The social-religious divide over pandemic and lockdowns is stark and highly politicised
IsraelPalestinian elections may hinge on US poll outcome
Long-time rivals eye rapprochement amid US pressure on Arab states to circumvent the Palestinians in recognising Israel
PalestiniansPlanned Israel-Lebanon border talks may be oversold
Beirut’s need for oil and gas finds incentivises maritime boundary discussions despite a technical state of war
IsraelIsraeli protest restrictions will fuel polarisation
As part of a package of measures to combat COVID-19, lawmakers have approved limits on anti-government demonstrations
IsraelSecond Israeli lockdown may reignite religious tension
The cabinet has approved a new lockdown, including prayer restrictions during a religious holiday period
IsraelDebate on Sudan-Israel ties will intensify
Washington is making a strong push for Khartoum to normalise ties with Israel
SudanPalestinian aims will falter after Gulf-Israel accords
The new treaty calls for an unspecified “just, comprehensive, realistic” Israeli-Palestinian solution
PalestiniansManama can control internal anti-Israel backlash
Trump administration efforts to drum up recognition of Israel have roped in Bahrain
Bahrain
