Trump Claims Credit for Netanyahu's Election Performance After Endorsement
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
US President Donald Trump claimed his endorsement helped Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu perform better than expected in the recent Knesset election. Partial results show Netanyahu's bloc leading but short of a majority, with Arab parties potentially playing a kingmaker role. Trump stated his endorsement "turned the whole tide" for Netanyahu, who had embraced the endorsement during his campaign. The final coalition makeup remains uncertain as vote counting continues.
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- Donald Trump claimed his endorsement significantly boosted Benjamin Netanyahu's election performance.
- Partial Knesset election results show Netanyahu's bloc leading but short of a governing majority.
- Netanyahu's bloc needs five more seats for a 61-seat majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
- Arab parties hold 16 seats and could be crucial for coalition formation.
- Trump formally endorsed Netanyahu nine days before the October election.
- Netanyahu had embraced Trump's endorsement, highlighting shared goals on Iran and Abraham Accords.
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