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Push to maximise Israeli right-wing vote may backfire
Likud is applying pressure on other right-wing parties to agree to run on an electoral list with ultranationalists
IsraelUN Palestinian agency will turn page on ethics scandal
UNRWA has had its mandate renewed, despite a damaging scandal that prompted states to suspend funding
PalestiniansIsrael’s crisis at home will outweigh regional threats
Tehran has vowed to strike Tel Aviv following Soleimani’s death as the debacle over Netanyahu’s indictment rumbles on
IsraelWins for Israeli premier will further entrench crisis
Netanyahu has asked for immunity from graft charges after winning a leadership contest and a court ruling’s postponement
IsraelNew Israeli coalition chances hinge on premier’s fate
As the country heads towards a third election in a year, Netanyahu faces challenges within his party and from the courts
IsraelIsraeli gas export to Egypt will cement bilateral ties
With final approval in place, gas will start flowing from Israel to Egypt in the coming days
IsraelA Palestinian election will fail to materialise
Fatah and Hamas say they support an overdue election, and the PA has requested that Israel allow polls in East Jerusalem
PalestiniansRepeated Israeli elections will take an economic toll
After parties failed to agree on a unity government to end months of deadlock, another poll will take place in March
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