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Trump Advisers Open to Netanyahu Rivals If He Loses Election
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U.S. President Donald Trump's advisers are reportedly open to working with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opposition if he loses the upcoming election. This comes as Netanyahu faces declining poll numbers, with the opposition bloc leading in the latest Maariv poll. Some of Trump's advisers reportedly opposed his endorsement of Netanyahu, believing he should remain neutral. Concerns have also been raised by U.S. officials regarding the Netanyahu government's policies on Syria and settler attacks.
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- Trump advisers are reportedly optimistic about working with Netanyahu's opposition if he loses the election.
- The latest Maariv poll shows the opposition bloc leading Netanyahu's bloc by 54 seats to 48.
- Many of Trump's closest advisers reportedly opposed his endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack raised concerns about the Netanyahu government's approach to Syria.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio's team expressed frustration over settler attacks on Palestinians.
- A majority of respondents in a poll prefer a unity government if no clear majority emerges from the election.
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