Israel’s High Court Hears Challenges to a Unity Government Led by Netanyahu

TEL AVIV—Israel’s substantial courtroom on Sunday read petitions against Key Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forming a governing administration though less than indictment, with a likely ruling that could guide to yet another election as the place grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.

Mr. Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz agreed past month to sort a unity governing administration right after a few inconclusive elections in a calendar year. Each said the offer would assistance strengthen the country’s combat against the pandemic. But they have confronted pushback from nongovernmental organizations,…