Al-Monitor Daily Briefing: ‘Killer instinct’ clinches it for Netanyahu

If you have trouble reading this email, [view it in a browser](. [logo]( [fb_icon]( [twitter_icon]( EDITOR'S PICKS Tuesday, March 3 | Daily Briefing [By: Ben Caspit on Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020]( Israel 1 [‘Killer instinct’ clinches it for Netanyahu]( Faced with a weak and disastrous campaign by Blue and White and its leader, Benny Gantz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won the March 2 elections despite initially appearing to be on his way out of the political arena. Turkey 2 [Idlib operation splits Turks more than other Syria interventions]( Opinion polls show mixed feelings about Turkey’s declaration of a major offensive in Syria after an attack killed dozens of its soldiers. Public attention has also shifted hundreds of miles away to its borders with Europe after the government invited millions of refugees to leave. Washington 3 [Opposition to Bernie Sanders draws out bipartisan unity at AIPAC]( AIPAC has struggled to maintain its bipartisan stature on Capitol Hill recently, but rallying Democrats and Republicans against Bernie Sanders has given it a new opportunity. Iraq 4 [Iraqi political scene fragmented as prime minister fails to form government]( An Al-Monitor interview of members of parliament helps explain why Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi's nomination to become prime minister of Iraq hit the shoals. Iran 5 [Coronavirus puts more pressure on Iran’s already strained economy]( Amid ongoing economic strain due to sanctions, mismanagement and corruption, the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus presents additional challenges. Russia / Mideast 6 [Intel: What is Russia's next move after Turkish attack on Syrian forces?]( Russian military police units were reportedly deployed to the town of Saraqeb in northwestern Syria on March 2. Washington 7 [Pentagon says US will not retaliate for Turkey in Syria]( The United States will not take direct action in Syria despite a dramatic uptick in violence and calls for an immediate no-fly zone over Idlib, which would require the Pentagon to take out aircraft and airfields. Iran 8 [Repercussions of Iranian radicals running the country]( Ultraconservatives won the day in Iran’s parliamentary elections, but the saying comes to mind, "Be careful what you wish for." Israel 9 [The bitter victory of Israel’s Arab party]( Members of the Arab Joint List are proud of their achievement of 15 Knesset seats, but are deeply disappointed over the failure of the left-wing camp. Israel 10 [Intel: Third time’s a charm as Netanyahu scores election win]( After three parliamentary elections within the span of a year, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will continue occupying his position for a further term. Culture 11 [A Jordanian dinner table pushes for social change]( Every other week since 2016, dozens of near-strangers gather at the Shams Community house in Amman to discuss hot topics, from sex to religion. Palestine 12 [Egypt breaks ice with Hamas]( Egypt invited Hamas to Cairo after months of rupture between the parties, indicating Egypt’s efforts to maintain its role in the Palestinian cause. 13 [Tehran cracks down on hoarding as coronavirus panics Iranians]( As Iran continues to fight the coronavirus outbreak, officials vow strong action against the hoarding of medical supplies. 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]( © 2020 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