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Former Netanyahu confidant Lauder breaks silence, warns against PM’s reelection

Times of Israel23 October 2026, 15:01 UTCIsrael

World Jewish Congress chief says Israel risks losing US and Diaspora support, backs Eisenkot if forced to choose; recounts rupture with Netanyahu and secret Syria talks that PM abandoned at finish line

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