Israel:Section 1 - Data

摘要

1.Governance - Elections in March 2020 failed to produce a clear winner, similar to two separate votes held in 2019; given coronavirus pandemic, incumbent Prime Minister Netanyahu formed coalition agreement with rival Benjamin Gantz that will see rotating premiership; unity government has remained rocky and could collapse 2.Economy - Coronavirus pandemic likely caused economic contraction of 5.9 percent in 2020; IMF anticipates GDP growth to rebound somewhat in 2021, at a rate of nearly 4.9 percent 3.Security - Israel continues to face threat of militant groups on its borders as well as instability in Syria; conflict with Palestine remains unresolved; growing focus on securing economic interests in the eastern Mediterranean Sea 4.Military Market Prospects - Budget picture uncertain as political gridlock delays passage of formal spending plan; procurement is targeting new military aircraft, corvettes, and armored vehicles; IDF placing emphasis on precision strike capabilities and deepening cohesiveness of various military units.