Netanyahu Shows 'Political Desperation' in Push for Trump Backing, US Sources Tell 'Post'
- Two days before Israel's October 27 elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is intensifying efforts to secure additional public support from President Donald Trump, reportedly speaking with him twice in three days.
- Polls show Netanyahu's Likud party trailing Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar, with Likud projected to lose as many as 17 seats; the White House views the aggressive lobbying as a 'sign of desperation.'
- Following his 'complete and total endorsement' on Truth Social last week, Trump warned that electing anyone other than 'Bibi' would harm U.S.-Israel relations, as Netanyahu allegedly proposed Trump speak to Israeli journalists.
- Maintaining contact with a broad range of stakeholders, the State Department noted it looks forward to continuing partnership with Israel's post-election government, emphasizing that normalization remains a priority regardless of outcome.
- Jewish-American investor Bill Ackman urged forming a government without current far-right ministers to restore international credibility, while Vice President Vance declined further foreign endorsements, focusing instead on U.S. midterm elections.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recently asked President Trump to demonstrate greater public support for his election campaign. (ANSA)
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