Expiration of Iran Sanctions - What's Next?

Iran Sanctions Expiration: Biden Will Allow, Trump Will Not

[Dr. Guy Bechor spotlights a critical but all-but-ignored news development]

by Hillel Fendel 

What's with the arms embargo on Iran that expired this week? It seems the media is busy with other topics, but at least Arab affairs expert Dr. Guy Bechor (Gplanet.co.il) is "on" this all-important issue.

He warns in his analysis this week that it could stir up trouble in South America, with Iranian rockets ending up in dictatorial Venezuela; that Obama-Kerry are to blame, not Trump; and that Russia and Iran signed an arms deal on the very first day after the embargo's expiration date.

But most important, Iran itself warns that only the U.S. and Israel have what to fear!

Will Bibi Rotate with Gantz -- or with Bennett?

by Hillel Fendel

[Two B'sheva commentators provide their political prognoses at this point in time]

Though Covid-19 appears to have no plans to leave us any time soon, the political process in Israel – always a source of fascination, though some would use a more negative term – continues along its wrangling way. 

The ultimate question is: Will the "unity" government - comprising the two rival parties Likud and Blue-and-White - continue to limp along, or will Prime Minister Netanyahu arrange for new elections before the clause enabling Benny Gantz to replace him in rotation takes effect?