Trump and Netanyahu’s once blossoming bromance sours at a pivotal moment for both men

For years, Israelis driving the country’s highways in the final weeks of an election have seen the same image: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu standing beside President Donald Trump, under the slogan,
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Israel’s former security chief sues Netanyahu for October 7 defamation

Bar and Netanyahu have traded blame over the Hamas-led attack, as elections in Israel loom.
Courthouse News Service

Netanyahu rival vows to end Hamas rule within 18 months if elected

The closely fought election will be the first since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which killed more than 1,200 people.

Israel's opposition will not defeat Netanyahu by focusing on October 7

Rather than dwelling on the past, the opposition would be better served by persuading the public that Israel has a better future beyond Netanyahu’s leadership.
Al-Monitor

War-weary northern Israelis rethink loyalty to Netanyahu before election

On Israel's border with Lebanon where Hezbollah fired thousands of rockets and drones, previous backers of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they are rethinking how they will vote in the first election since the war.
The Yeshiva World

LAPID ACCUSES NETANYAHU: Opposition Leader Warns PM Could Launch Iran Strike To Disrupt Israeli Elections

Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid said Saturday night that he does not trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from launching a military strike against Iran that could disrupt or postpone Israel’s October 27 elections,
Reuters

Using old election playbook, Netanyahu projects image as Israel's protector despite Hamas attack

JERUSALEM, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using the same campaign playbook that has served him for decades as he tries to retain power in an election next month, presenting himself as the only person who can keep Israelis safe ...