Donald Trump posted a new endorsement on Truth Social, echoing last week’s message that he and Prime Minister Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu share a "great relationship" in countering Tehran’s ambitions—
The call comes as polls show Netanyahu’s Likud‑led coalition falls 15 seats short of a 61‑seat majority in the 120‑seat Knesset, making the election a decisive test for Israel’s right‑wing agenda—
Trump’s speech laced the rhetoric of past U.S. military operations, claiming victories against a nation that now faces a 301% inflation rate and a collapsed navy, framing the campaign as a joint mission to keep Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons—
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, in a brief statement, said the United States remains a steadfast ally but urged the electorate to weigh national security over political theatrics. Meanwhile, opposition leader Yair Lapid warned that foreign interference could destabilize the democratic process—
In Tel Aviv, Maya, a 32‑year‑old nurse, told reporters she is waiting for the vote results while her sister’s apartment is still on a roof‑top waiting list. She hopes a decisive win for Netanyahu would secure better social welfare for families like theirs. The Knesset will convene to elect the new government in two days, setting the stage for a tense power struggle—