Gaza Violence And Unrest At Home Raise Spectre Of New Israel Election By Ben Simon and Jonah Mandel
05/24/21 AT 6:52 AM
Israel s battle with Gaza militants and unprecedented inter-communal violence at home have further complicated efforts to form a government, raising the spectre of yet another general election, experts say.
That could be a political boon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose best hope of extending his record 12 straight years in office could hang on a fifth Israeli election since April 2019.
But the ideologically divided anti-Netanyahu camp still has a narrow window to reach a deal that would oust the hawkish premier: centrist opposition leader Yair Lapid s 28-day mandate to form a government expires on June 3.
Track teams wrap up season Kaitlyn Gulluscio gives a thumbs up for herself and her teammates. From left, Lily Page, Alex Burns, Madison Springer, Kaitlyn, Ariana Carter, Andrea Napoles, Olivia Overstreet and Isabella Fonseca. (Credit: Todd Gulluscio)
Valentine’s Day was scheduled as the last meet of the year for the winter track teams. Unfortunately, the weather had other plans. More snow and ice had coated the tracks, so the season-ending Hampton Bays meet had to be canceled.
Coach Kevin Barry was philosophical about the abrupt end to the season. “We got four of five meets run,” he said. “Some other schools only ended up with 2 meets.”
A Christmas proposal, New Year’s Honours, a lockdown wedding and Wycombe Wanderers making it to the Championship – these are just some of the good news stories to have come out of Bucks in 2021. While 2020 was a tough year, full of doom and gloom, and dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, there were also many stories of hope and cheer – and some funny ones too. We have rounded up the best stories that made us smile in 2020. Covid-19 might have dominated the headlines but many of these stories remind us that Bucks’ community spirit is alive and well. The novel coronavirus swept into the UK at an alarming rate at the start of the year – but community groups and individuals rallied together to support the vulnerable and those shielding.