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Trump stops short of endorsing Netanyahu before Israeli election
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The United States president has not backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of an October 27 election, Al Jazeera English reported. The move comes despite their longstanding relationship and represents a shift in Trump's typical approach to Israeli politics.
Public sentiment in the United States has shifted on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly following recent military operations. Trump's hesitation to endorse Netanyahu signals awareness of changing attitudes among American voters as the Israeli election approaches.
