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Protest group threatens to sue Netanyahu's Likud lawyer for accusing election interference

Netanyahu published a video on his account with attorney Ilan Bombach, who said the 'Brothers and Sisters in Arms' group is trying 'to organize acts of bullying' and interfere in the election, calling it defamatory and inciting

Protest group threatens to sue Netanyahu's Likud lawyer for accusing election interference

On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump left open the possibility of endorsing a candidate in Israel's upcoming elections, but did not commit to any specific candidate, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. When asked directly about his intentions, Trump responded, "Well, we may be. I may be doing something." The president's remarks came two weeks before Israel's October 27 election, amid his close relationship with Netanyahu.

Trump reiterated his potential endorsement without naming any other Israeli political figures he might support. The president also addressed the Russia-Ukraine war, confirming that the United States was still providing intelligence assistance to Kyiv, aiming for a resolution to the conflict. Trump also defended his administration's decision to facilitate additional Russian diesel supplies, arguing it was intended to address global energy shortages rather than benefit the United States directly.

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