Benjamin Netanyahu's defeat in the upcoming elections may play into the hands of the United States, Axios writes, citing Donald Trump's advisers. The American leader supported the Israeli prime minister, but officials believe that Netanyahu is a friend of Trump. "The devil he knows. "The US president does not know any of the other candidates personally, and he and Netanyahu have a close but sometimes stormy relationship." The material says that if Netanyahu wins or remains in power as de facto prime minister, Trump can take credit for it and use it as leverage. But even if the opposition wins, Israel will be interested in good relations with the United States, notes Axios. More IZ RU news in max.

Benjamin Netanyahu's defeat in the upcoming elections may play into the hands of the United States, Axios writes, citing Donald Trump's advisers. The American leader supported the Israeli prime minister, but officials believe that Netanyahu is a friend of Trump. "The devil he knows. "The US president does not know any of the other candidates personally, and he and Netanyahu have a close but sometimes stormy relationship." The material says that if Netanyahu wins or remains in power as de facto prime minister, Trump can take credit for it and use it as leverage. But even if the opposition wins, Israel will be interested in good relations with the United States, notes Axios. More IZ RU news in max.