Israel
‘Friends’, not enemies, may topple Israel’s Netanyahu
The prime minister’s Likud party held its primaries, with candidates opposed by Netanyahu performing strongly
IsraelPalestinian Authority faces existential threats
The PA may be at its weakest in 25 years, facing deepening rivalry, rising discontent and a declining sense of purpose
PalestiniansRussia refrains from comment on Israeli air strikes
Russia holds back as Israel explains why it hit Syrian as well as Iranian targets in new raids
IsraelThe upcoming Israeli poll may hinge on known unknowns
The prime minister could face corruption charges, and Benny Gantz has maintained an air of mystery around his campaign
IsraelNew body will boost Egyptian and Israeli gas ambitions
Egypt hosted an Eastern Mediterranean gas forum, where six countries agreed to create a new regional cooperation body
EgyptIsraeli settlements will survive boycott efforts
Many international politicians and activists promote an economic boycott of Israeli settlements in the West Bank
IsraelShifting alliances alter Israel’s electoral landscape
The centre-left Zionist Union -- the largest opposition bloc -- has split, as has the right-wing Jewish Home party
IsraelUS partisanship will damage its Middle East standing
US citizens’ stances on Middle East policy and perceptions of the region are increasingly divided on a partisan basis
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