Neri Zilber
NeriZilber
What does Hamas want? In almost every previous escalation & war, group that rules #Gaza wanted tangible “things”: money, aid, loosening of blockade, greater access/mvmnt, etc. I've written about it
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Major clashes overnight in Jerusalem incl Old City, Haram al-Sharif & Al Aqsa Mosque. Worst since 2017. 205 Palestinians, 17 Israeli police reported injured. Why now? Dangerous mix of localized
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Biggest news in Israeli politics yday was internal challenge to Yair Lapid's rule in Yesh Atid party by his #2 (& close friend) Ofer Shelach. Context:-Lapid is oppo leader, YA
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It’s not getting much headlines but biggest issue in #Israel politics right now is battle over budget & possible new (4th) elex. Seriously.Standoff bw Likud & Blue-White over ~3 month
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#Israel has a new govt. Brass tacks (still trickling out):-PM: Netanyahu 18 months, Gantz 18 months-Annexation of WB settlements after 1 July-Bibi holds veto power in Judicial Appts Cmte-Gantz will
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