Politics & Diplomacy
Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections
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With one week until polling day, US President Trump endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election, Middle East Eye reported. The timing raised questions about whether Trump's backing would sway Israeli voters and what commitments Netanyahu might have made to secure the endorsement.
Netanyahu's campaign has faced scrutiny over the price of Trump's support. Analysts questioned whether the endorsement carried meaningful weight among Israeli voters or represented a symbolic gesture in a crowded political landscape ahead of the ballot.
