Israel faces political uncertainty amid COVID-19
CGTN
On April 15, a deadline to form Israel's next government came and went. But that doesn't mean that it will be holding its fourth election in 18 months.
The current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, may be confident that he will soon be reconfirmed in his position. Even if he isn't, he and his Likud party look like doing well in another election.
Despite Netanyahu's strong position, it is only a reflection of Israel's present situation. The population hasn't felt the full effects of the COVID-19 pandemic yet. Should it do so in the middle of an election, the result may be very different.
Until now, much of the media attention and speculation over the past month has been over current efforts regarding government formation.
