Trump advisers optimistic about working with Netanyahu's rivals if he loses next election: Report
Trump aides say a government led by someone else could smooth talks on Gaza, Lebanon and Syria as Netanyahu faces a tight race.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite internal hesitation, with advisers reportedly describing him as 'the devil knows' since Trump has never worked with another Israeli leader.
- Netanyahu's polling results have worsened ahead of the October 27 election, with the latest Maariv poll showing his bloc dropping to 48 seats while the opposition bloc widened its lead to 54.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his team have expressed frustration with the Prime Minister's failure to curb settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, Axios reported.
- Ambassador Tom Barrack denounced Israeli military strikes on a base in Syria's Idlib province, calling the action an 'unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability.'
- Eisenkot leads Netanyahu 49% to 41% in head-to-head polling, and Trump's advisers are reportedly optimistic about working with the opposition if the incumbent loses the October 27 election.
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The departure of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office will ease the country's relations with the United States, which will find it easier to implement their plans in the Middle East, some senior advisers to the US president believe..
The departure of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office will ease the country's relations with the United States, which will find it easier to implement their plans in the Middle East, according to some senior advisers to U.S. President...
Trump advisers say Netanyahu loss could be good for US agenda
President Trump's Middle East agenda can remain on track – or perhaps even enjoy new opportunities – even if the president's close ally Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes down in elections in Israel.
United States officials said that advisers to President Donald Trump saw an Israeli Government without Benjamin Netanyahu as an opportunity to advance his territorial agenda, amid dissatisfaction with his positions on Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.
Dissatisfaction with Israeli premier has grown within Trump's inner circle over past 6 months
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