Netanyahu Urges Trump for More Campaign Support Ahead of Election
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for more public campaign support ahead of the Israeli election. The White House reportedly views these requests as a sign of desperation, suggesting Netanyahu believes he is behind. Netanyahu spoke with Trump twice, proposing specific ways the U.S. president could endorse him, including calls to Israeli journalists. Senior U.S. officials believe Trump benefits either way, with potential leverage over Netanyahu or a new Israeli government.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Donald Trump for more public campaign support.
- The White House reportedly sees Netanyahu's requests as a sign of desperation.
- Netanyahu spoke with Trump twice in the last three days about endorsements.
- Netanyahu suggested Trump call Israeli journalists to back his campaign.
- U.S. officials believe Trump benefits regardless of Netanyahu's election outcome.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recently approached U.S. President Donald Trump, requesting additional public endorsements for his election campaign, just two days before Israelis head to the polls. According to a report by Channel 12 reporter Barak Ravid, citing both American and Israeli sources, Netanyahu sought to bolster the support Washington has shown him as voting begins on Tuesday.
The American source indicated that the White House views Netanyahu's persuasive efforts as a "sign of desperation" and an indication that the Prime Minister believes he is currently trailing. During these appeals, Netanyahu spoke with Trump twice in the last three days. He aimed to reinforce the support Trump expressed for him in a Truth Social post last week and even suggested phrasing for further statements of endorsement.
An Israeli source added that Netanyahu proposed Trump conduct phone calls with Israeli journalists to provide him with further backing. Trump has never worked with an Israeli prime minister other than Netanyahu and is not personally acquainted with his political rivals. Senior American officials believe Trump stands to benefit regardless of the election outcome: a Netanyahu victory would allow for pressure on him to make political concessions. Conversely, if Netanyahu loses, leaders of a new Israeli government would likely have an interest in cultivating close ties with Washington anyway.
Furthermore, some of Trump's advisors see an opportunity to advance the American agenda in the Middle East, potentially with a new Israeli government. As of now, the White House and the Prime Minister's Office have declined to comment on the report.
