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Axios

Scoop: Netanyahu presses Trump for more support ahead of tight Tuesday election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly seeking more public support from President Trump amid election concerns. Netanyahu allegedly asked Trump to amplify his endorsement and even suggested specific communication strategies. A U.S. source described this perceived desperation, while a spokesperson for Netanyahu's Likud party denied the claims. Trump had previously endorsed Netanyahu, suggesting negative consequences for U.S.-Israel relations if he lost. Recent polls indicate Netanyahu's coalition is projected to fall short of a parliamentary majority. These polls show a significant loss of seats for Netanyahu's bloc. The opposition bloc is projected to receive a greater number of seats. One Israeli channel presented a contrasting poll showing a stronger outcome for Netanyahu. A U.S. official views Trump's endorsement as a strategic move regardless of the election results. Some Trump advisors see potential benefits for his Middle East agenda with a different Israeli leadership.
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