Coverage dated October 20, 2026

'Netanyahu is fighting for his political career', expert says a week ahead of crucial vote

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu basked in Donald Trump's endorsement on Monday ahead of close-fought elections, airing a phone call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

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Al-Monitor
Iran and Gaza: Why Trump's backing of Netanyahu may come with strings attached (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Oct 20, 2026
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Netanyahu could offer Trump several concessions: hold off on striking Iran until after the Nov. 3 US midterms, ease restrictions on Gaza’s reconstruction or crack down on settler violence in the West Bank.
The Jewish Voice
Trump Predicts “Tremendous Victory” for Netanyahu in Israeli Elections, Vows to Finish Confrontation With Iran as Two Leaders Reaffirm Historic Alliance (opens The Jewish Voice)
Published Oct 20, 2026
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Trump Predicts “Tremendous Victory” for Netanyahu in Israeli Elections, Vows to Finish Confrontation With Iran as Two Leaders Reaffirm Historic Alliance American President Delivers Unprecedented Electoral Endorsement, Calls Netanyahu a “Great Warrior Prime Minister” and Declares Him an Indispensable…
Newsweek
Trump Endorsed Netanyahu. Israelis Must Prepare for What’s Next | Opinion (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 20, 2026
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"Suppose Netanyahu loses his majority Trump could decide that his endorsement was merely the opening move."
France 24
'Netanyahu is fighting for his political career', expert says a week ahead of crucial vote (opens France 24)
Published Oct 20, 2026
France 24's feed description
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu basked in Donald Trump's endorsement on Monday ahead of close-fought elections, airing a phone call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.