Israelis are currently under a third national lockdown, as the number of people infected by the coronavirus keeps rising. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering tightening restrictions even more. At the same time, Israelis are now facing yet another round of elections. But how can the authorities handle both campaigns at the same time?
After three tense election campaigns — each resulting in deadlock — the State of Israel was at an impasse, with neither the Likud nor the Blue and White party able to form a government. Finally, in May 2020, the leaders of the two major blocs — Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud and Benny Gantz of the Blue and White party — agreed to form a unity government.
