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Trump Backs Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aired a phone call with US President Donald Trump in which Trump predicted Netanyahu would win upcoming Israeli elections and suggested they may attack Iran together. Netanyahu separately said he discussed toppling Iran's regime with Trump. US Vice President JD Vance said he would not endorse Netanyahu and would stay out of the Israeli vote.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu basked in Donald Trump's endorsement on Monday ahead of close-fought elections, airing a phone call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster Univ…

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Trump endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election

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US President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's 27 October election and warned that the United States may not continue its current role if Israel changes leaders. Netanyahu is now using the endorsement in his campaign, airing a phone call in which Trump predicted victory and raised possible further joint action against Iran, while polls continue to show Netanyahu's bloc lacks a majority.

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Netanyahu is now using Trump's endorsement in his election campaign, airing a phone call in which Trump predicted victory and raised possible further joint action against Iran.

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Netanyahu says he discussed ‘eliminating’ Iran’s regime with Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he discussed the need to topple Iran’s regime with US President Trump.

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'Netanyahu is fighting for his political career', expert says a week ahead of crucial vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu basked in Donald Trump's endorsement on Monday ahead of close-fought elections, airing a phone call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster Univ…

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US VP Vance says he’s staying out of Israel vote as Trump backs Netanyahu

US Vice President JD Vance said he would not be following President Donald Trump in endorsing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wanted to stay on the sidelines.

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