https://freerepublic.com/tag/shanisegalovich/ en-us Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:36:33 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3944485/posts JERUSALEM — For the fourth time in less than two years, Israelis are voting Tuesday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to maintain his grip on power after a record-breaking 12 consecutive years in office. Indicted for alleged bribery and fraud, he has refused to resign, polarizing the country between diehard supporters and enraged opponents, and sparking a political gridlock that has led Israel to hold elections more frequently than any other major democracy. Netanyahu no longer has former President Donald Trump's policy gifts and pre-election boosts. Instead, a world-leading COVID-19 vaccination drive and a quick reopening of the economy... NPR https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3944485/posts#comment Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:36:33 GMT