Trump Claims His Support Led to Election Turnaround for Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed his endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu caused a turnaround in Israel's election results. Trump stated on TRUTH Social that his support led to a "dramatic tie, and maybe even a win" for Netanyahu, instead of a "crushing defeat." Partial results show Netanyahu's Likud party leading after 37% of votes were counted, with Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu party in second place.
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- Donald Trump claimed his endorsement reversed Israel's election trend, leading to a Netanyahu comeback.
- Trump stated on TRUTH Social that his support for Netanyahu prevented a "crushing defeat."
- Partial results show Netanyahu's Likud party leading with 21.7% of the vote.
- Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu party is in second place with 15.72% of the vote.
- Trump cited his desire for the well-being of the Middle East, Israel, and the U.S. for his intervention.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump asserted on Wednesday that his endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the decisive factor in reversing the electoral trend in Israel. In a post on his social media platform TRUTH Social, Trump stated, "When President Trump expressed support for Bibi Netanyahu, the whole trend reversed." He presented the apparent election results as a significant achievement for Netanyahu, noting a dramatic comeback from a potential "crushing defeat" to a "dramatic tie, and maybe even a win."
Trump explained his intervention by saying he desires the best for the Middle East, Israel, and the United States. He recalled his explicit support for Netanyahu during the election campaign, including a call for Israelis to vote for him so they could continue their joint mission against Iran.
Meanwhile, the vote count for the 26th Knesset elections is ongoing. Partial results released Wednesday morning, with approximately 37% of votes tallied, show the Likud party leading with 21.7% of the vote. Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu party is currently second with 15.72%.
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