Netanyahu presented a security doctrine and map of regional alliances showing Israel and the UAE aligned with Sudan's RSF and separatists in Libya, Yemen and Somaliland. He also warned of a possibly hostile future US president and called for alliances with India and Latin America; experts question whether it is an election ploy.
Why it matters: Publicly aligning with separatist movements could inflame conflicts from Sudan to the Horn of Africa.
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.