Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party have risen in popularity in the wake of the aggression on the Gaza Strip. Analysts agree that the decision to escalate against the Gaza.

came to ensure Prime Minister's coalition an escape from the widening protests against the so-called "judicial reform plan" The debate is over whether or not the U.S. government is willing to accept a deal with the Chinese government for a trade deal. The U.N. Security Council is considering a deal to allow the Chinese to trade with the United States in exchange for a deal.