Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Trump to publicly strengthen his support ahead of the elections in Israel on October 27, according to Israel's Channel 12, Barak Ravid. Netanyahu spoke with Trump twice in the last three days, proposed wording for additional approvals and suggested that the president speak directly with Israeli journalists. An American source said the White House sees Netanyahu's repeated requests as "a sign of desperation," suggesting he is worried about his electoral standing. Trump endorsed Netanyahu last Sunday, but some of his advisers believe another Israeli government could be more cooperative in advancing Washington's agenda in the Middle East.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Trump to publicly strengthen his support ahead of the elections in Israel on October 27, according to Israel's Channel 12, Barak Ravid. Netanyahu spoke with Trump twice in the last three days, proposed wording for additional approvals and suggested that the president speak directly with Israeli journalists. An American source said the White House sees Netanyahu's repeated requests as "a sign of desperation," suggesting he is worried about his electoral standing. Trump endorsed Netanyahu last Sunday, but some of his advisers believe another Israeli government could be more cooperative in advancing Washington's agenda in the Middle East.