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  "id": 15499065,
  "title": "Trump backs ally Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s tight election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-backs-ally-netanyahu-ahead-of-israels-tight-election-15499065",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T21:08:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/10/19/trump-backs-ally-netanyahu-ahead-of-israel-s-tight-election"
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  "account": "Israel is set to hold a crucial parliamentary election on October 27, 2023, with Benjamin Netanyahu and his ally, US President Donald Trump, aiming to secure victory. On Sunday, Trump endorsed Netanyahu, praising their close relationship and joint efforts to combat Iran's threat. The endorsement, less than two weeks before the election, could significantly benefit Netanyahu's chances of re-election. Trump, in a message on his Truth Social platform, called Netanyahu a \"brilliant\" leader and urged Israelis to support him for re-election. Netanyahu, in response, thanked Trump for his support and pledged to complete their mission together. The endorsement comes amid warnings from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about a potential crisis in the occupied West Bank following an attack by Israeli settlers on an American photojournalist. With Netanyahu's popularity reaching an all-time high, the endorsement from Trump is seen as a significant factor in his campaign.",
  "summary": "The endorsement comes less than two weeks before Israel's first vote since the Oct 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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