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  "id": 15504530,
  "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-15504530",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T21:08:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/10/19/trump-backs-ally-netanyahu-ahead-of-israel-s-tight-election"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's tight parliamentary election on October 27. Trump praised Netanyahu's partnership in fighting Iran and eliminating the Iranian threat. Netanyahu thanked Trump for his support, stating that re-election would allow them to continue their work together. The endorsement is seen as a significant boost for Netanyahu's re-election campaign, as he faces tough competition from opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot. Trump warned that if voters select a candidate other than Netanyahu, America would have to take on the work itself. With the election serving as a referendum on Netanyahu, the endorsement from the U.S. President could prove crucial in Israel's close-fought race for parliamentary control.",
  "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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