Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a campaign appearance in Tel Aviv.
\n\nIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned Iran and its regional allies against attempting to disrupt Tuesday's election, saying Israeli intelligence suggests they may launch an attack.
\n\n"Don't test us, you will suffer disproportionately severe blows," Netanyahu said.
\n\nThe warning comes as Netanyahu faces a difficult election campaign and seeks to remain in power. According to sources cited by Axios, the Israeli leader has urged US President Donald Trump in recent days to show greater public support for his campaign.
\n\nA US source familiar with the matter said the White House viewed Netanyahu's lobbying as a "sign of desperation" and an indication that he believed he was trailing in the race.
\n\nNeta Molcho, a spokesperson for Netanyahu's Likud party, denied that the prime minister had asked Trump to support his campaign "in recent days or before his endorsement statement". The White House did not respond to a request for comment.
\n\nTrump said in an interview with Newsmax two weeks ago that people in Israel had asked him to intervene in support of Netanyahu.
\n\nNetanyahu Seeks Further Endorsement From Trump
\n\nAccording to the US source, Netanyahu spoke to…
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