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How far will Netanyahu go to win Israel's elections?

Middle East Eye20 October 2026, 23:35 UTCIsrael

How far will Netanyahu go to win Israel's elections? With just a week until Israelis head to the polls, US President Trump has endorsed Netanyahu for re-election. But does his support mean anything to Israelis? And what has Netanyahu offered him in return? With just a week until Israelis head to the polls, US President Trump has endorsed Netanyahu for re-election. But does his support mean anything to Israelis? And what has Netanyahu offered him in return? https://t.co/elv9Tct7XW — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) October 20, 2026

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