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Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, suggests they may restart war on Iran
Netanyahu said Trump’s backing could help him confront Iran again, as polls showed his Likud party trailing and coalition talks likely to be difficult.
- On the eve of Israel's legislative elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touted an endorsement from former U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting the two leaders could restart their joint campaign against Iran if he retains power.
- Facing polls showing his coalition falling short of a majority, Netanyahu posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear blast over Tel Aviv, claiming only his leadership could prevent such a threat from Iran.
- During a Sunday rally in Tel Aviv, Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of 'fear-mongering' and lies while demanding an independent inquiry into the October 7, 2023, security failures.
- Pre-Election surveys indicate a likely stalemate, with neither Netanyahu's Likud bloc nor Eisenkot's coalition projected to secure the 61 seats required to form a government in the 120-seat Knesset.
- Voters head to the polls Tuesday in Israel's first national election since the October 7 attacks, casting ballots in a de facto referendum on Netanyahu's long leadership and the country's strategic direction.
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The Israelis turn to the polls in an election that has once again become a plebiscite around Benjamin Netanyahu . The polls throw a tie between the pro- and anti-prime minister blocs and Arab parties are presented as the key element to equilibrate the balance and overcome the barrier of the 61 seats in Parliament. But, among the opposition forces, there are different criteria on whether or not to accept their support. The prime minister focused …
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Elections to the Knesset (Parliament) of Israel will take place on Tuesday.
Israel is holding its first legislative elections since the Gaza war broke out in 2023. The results could determine Netanyahu's fate and the direction of Israeli policy.
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Leaning Left63Leaning Right59Center72Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Center
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L 33%
C 37%
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