According to Israel Channel 12, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked US President Donald Trump to publicly strengthen his support before the Israeli elections on October 27. Netanyahu spoke with Trump twice in the past three days, offering suggestions for additional textual support and also offering the president to speak directly with Israeli reporters. An American source said that the White House considered Netanyahu's repeated requests "a sign of desperation" and that he was worried about his position in the elections. Trump endorsed Netanyahu on Sunday, but some of his advisers believe another Israeli government might be more cooperative in advancing Washington's Middle East goals.

According to Israel Channel 12, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked US President Donald Trump to publicly strengthen his support before the Israeli elections on October 27. Netanyahu spoke with Trump twice in the past three days, offering suggestions for additional textual support and also offering the president to speak directly with Israeli reporters. An American source said that the White House considered Netanyahu's repeated requests "a sign of desperation" and that he was worried about his position in the elections. Trump endorsed Netanyahu on Sunday, but some of his advisers believe another Israeli government might be more cooperative in advancing Washington's Middle East goals.