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Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election
Trump gave a 'complete and total endorsement' to Benjamin Netanyahu on Truth Social, and Netanyahu thanked him. Hours earlier Netanyahu had warned of a potentially hostile future US president and called for alliances with India and Latin America.
Why it matters
The election will shape Israel's course on Gaza, the West Bank and the Iran war.
Background
Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving prime minister and faces voters still affected by the October 7, 2023 attack and subsequent wars. Many Israelis have expressed disappointment over the outcome of the Iran war, according to reports.
The story so far
- Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election
- Netanyahu unveils regional doctrine map featuring Sudan's RSF and Somaliland
Sources
- Al Jazeera ↗Oct 18, 12:36 PM ET
- France 24 ↗Oct 18, 12:25 PM ET
- The Hindu ↗
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