In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, acting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken the lead on confronting the virus – approving controversial steps to track Israelis without Knesset approval – while Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein has essentially locked down Israel’s parliament. President Rivlin has tasked MK Benny Gantz to form Israel’s government and reports suggest he is willing to serve in government with Netanyahu continuing as prime minister. On our latest video briefing, Israeli Journalist Neri Zilber breaks down these developments.
