Israel might be having a third election this year
In a historically unprecedented turn of events, Israel may be forced to conduct its third elections this year, amid political mistrust and a deepening divide along party lines in the country. While the parties of both prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Benny Gantz believe the new election results will only be marginally different, all parties have agreed to dissolve the legislature and conduct a fresh vote.
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Israel’s borders won’t reopen until at least July 1
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Seoul’s party district of Itaewon becomes coronavirus resurgence epicenter
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