Al-Monitor Daily Briefing: Why Netanyahu needs a landslide victory

[logo]( [fb_icon]( [twitter_icon]( EDITOR'S PICKS Monday, October 15 | Daily Briefing [editor_pic]( 1 [Why Netanyahu needs a landslide victory]( The strategy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against a possible indictment includes early elections and the appointment after of yes-men for the positions of IDF chief of staff and police commissioner. Turkey 2 [Turkish-Saudi rift could hinge on US reaction to missing journalist]( The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi dissident journalist and Washington Post contributor, has created a triangle of fault lines between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United States. Gulf 3 [Bahrain opposition calls for boycott of upcoming elections]( November elections may do little to end the standoff between Bahrain's Sunni-led government and leaders of the country's Shiite majority. Washington 4 [Commentary: Saudi First foreign policy comes back to bite Trump]( US alignment with Riyadh’s worldview is under scrutiny after the disappearance of journalist and regime critic Jamal Khashoggi. Iraq 5 [Population growth in Iraq raises concerns]( Iraq's population is steadily growing, raising concerns about a future economic crisis and the government's inability to provide basic services to citizens. Iran 6 [Analysis: How the Tehran Stock Exchange rally could benefit the Iranian economy]( The unprecedented bull run on the Tehran Stock Exchange has been a major boon to Iranian investors, but the upward trajectory is dependent on reforms to attract more liquidity. Palestine 7 [Aid for Palestinian farmers set to go, farmers cross fingers]( The Palestinian Authority says it is finally ready to launch a new loan institution to assist farmers, but many suspect it will remain inoperable, like other such entities, for lack of financial resources. Syria 8 [How Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rival operates in northern Syria]( Al-Monitor interviewed the spokesman of the National Liberation Front, which includes several armed opposition factions in northern Idlib, to find out its goals and plans for the future. Palestine 9 [Loans help Palestinian grads break into business world]( Unemployed college graduates can now benefit from a government loan program designed to integrate them into the labor market and boost the ailing Palestinian economy. Syria 10 [Trade grows as Souq al-Hal market thrives in Syria]( A revived Souq al-Hal market in Syria's Aleppo seems to indicate some stability has returned to the area. Palestine 11 [Jewish group takes over another Jerusalem property]( The chaos surrounding the issue of properties in Jerusalem point to a larger problem, namely the absence of a unified solid political leadership that can guide the city’s 330,000 Palestinians. STAY CONNECTED [fb_icon_footer]( [twitter_icon_footer]( [instagram_icon_footer]( [rss_icon_footer]( CONTACT US [Support & Contact]( [Advertise](mailto:advertise@al-monitor.com) NEWSLETTERS [Subscribe]( TERMS OF USE [Visitor Agreement]( [Privacy Policy]( © 2018 Al-Monitor. All Rights Reserved. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you may [unsubscribe or manage your preferences]( at any time. Al-Monitor · 1850 K St NW · Suite 1225 · Washington, DC 20006 · USA