Trump predicts sweeping Netanyahu victory in Israeli election
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Vanguard
Donald Trump predicted a sweeping election victory for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a video call. The statement followed the US president’s public backing of the Israeli leader, a week before the 27 October parliamentary election, according to AFP.
Donald Trump predicted a sweeping victory for Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s 27 October parliamentary election, in which the Israeli prime minister will seek another term. The US president publicly backed his ally on 18 October on his Truth Social platform.
Trump described Netanyahu as a “strong, courageous and brilliant” leader facing considerable opposition, including in Israel. He also portrayed the Israeli prime minister as the partner the United States wants in the country, Vanguard reports.
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