Embattled Netanyahu dragging Israel toward another election

Israelis have been demonstrating in their thousands against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the last month. They are demanding his resignation for failures on several fronts, including on combating the coronavirus pandemic, the severe economic crisis, and the corruption charges he is facing. A placard at a recent protest simply called him “Crime Minister.” Netanyahu maintained his grip on the prime minister’s office in April, when he negotiated a new coalition government in partnership with the Blue and White alliance, headed by former army chief Benny Gantz. What brought them together was a commitment to facing the pandemic in unison. But, in office, Netanyahu’s entire effort has been...