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Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 election
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Endorsement follows earlier reluctance to commit publicly
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 18 ahead of Israel’s October 27 parliamentary election, AP and Reuters reported. Netanyahu thanked Trump, who had previously passed up opportunities to endorse him. The endorsement’s effect on voters remains uncertain. Israel’s election does not directly choose a prime minister: government formation depends on parliamentary support and coalition negotiations. Campaign backing therefore does not itself establish a path to a governing majority.
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