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Trump Denies Seeking New Endorsement for Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Election
US President Donald Trump denied seeking further public endorsements for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's parliamentary elections. Reports suggested Netanyahu had lobbied Trump for a second endorsement, believing the first did not significantly impact poll numbers.
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What happened
- 01Donald Trump denied reports of discussing a new endorsement for Benjamin Netanyahu.
- 02Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly sought a second public endorsement from Trump.
- 03Trump previously endorsed Netanyahu twice, calling him an "outstanding" leader.
- 04Netanyahu's Likud party denied reports of seeking further US backing.
- 05Reports suggested the first endorsement did not boost Netanyahu's poll numbers.
Trump stated he had already endorsed Netanyahu twice and praised his leadership. Netanyahu's Likud party has denied the reports.
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