Netanyahu’s position could depend on the election outcome and his ability to secure sufficient parliamentary support to form a government. (Photo/Reuters)
\n\nUS President Donald Trump has urged Israeli voters to support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party, as Trump administration allies have reportedly discussed the possibility of a unity government involving Netanyahu and opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot after Tuesday’s election.
\n\n“President Trump is calling on you to vote Likud. Don’t stay home, vote Likud and together we will complete the mission and destroy the Iranian threat,” the message said.'
\n\nAccording to The Washington Post, Trump administration allies have privately discussed with Israeli officials the possibility of a Netanyahu–Eisenkot unity government, potentially allowing Netanyahu to remain prime minister even if Likud loses the election.
\n\nNetanyahu has reportedly offered privately to abandon his far-right coalition partners, while telling US officials that he would be Washington’s strongest partner for resuming military operations against Iran.
\n\nThe reported discussions come amid tensions over Iran and uncertainty surrounding Israel’s political future. Netanyahu’s position could depend on the election outcome and his ability to secure sufficient parliamentary support to form a government.
\n\nHowever, the proposal has reportedly exposed divisions within the Trump administration. Some officials favour a…
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