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Israeli annexation agenda faces pressure on all sides
As the government develops plans to annex parts of the West Bank, settlers and Palestinians are escalating their threats
IsraelPalestinian political worries will overshadow COVID-19
With COVID-19 case numbers kept in check, restrictions have been rolled back, as tensions with Israel are rising
PalestiniansReligious responses drive Middle East virus outcomes
The approach of spiritual leaders and their communities towards restrictive measures has varied widely
Middle EastIsraeli PM will exploit trial to advance key messages
Netanyahu blamed a left-wing conspiracy for his indictments at the opening of his trial for corruption
IsraelIsraeli efforts to deter Iran will likely fail
Tehran’s activities in Syria and cyber warfare have been targeted by superior military and technological capabilities
IranPalestinian threats may have an indirect impact
Mahmoud Abbas says he will end cooperation with Israel and that the PA aims to join other international organisations
PalestiniansIsrael will weigh foreign response in annexation plans
A new government has been sworn in, ending months of deadlock, and possible annexation moves are high up the agenda
IsraelSquabbles point to strains within Israeli coalition
The swearing-in of the new government has been postponed by infighting within Netanyahu’s party over ministerial posts
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