Second Wave of COVID-19 in Israel
Second Wave of COVID-19 in Israel
Author(s): Michał Wojnarowicz
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, International relations/trade, Welfare systems, Health and medicine and law
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Israel; COVID-19; pandemic; second wave;
Summary/Abstract: Israel was among the states that managed to mitigate the first wave of COVID-19. However, inconsistent actions in lifting the restrictions and a decline in social discipline have led to a sharp increase in morbidity. That forced Israel to be first country in the world to introduce a second lockdown, which is now being lifted. The political consequences of the second wave are a drop in support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and increased tensions within the coalition, both of which enhance the chances of another cabinet crisis, including an early elections scenario.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
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