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Netanyahu suggests he and Trump could restart the Iran war if he wins

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The Israeli prime minister shared the backing from the US president just before voters go to the polls on Tuesday. Donald Trump posted online that the two leaders need to finish the military conflict they jointly started back in February. Meanwhile, his centrist rival Gadi Eisenkot accused him of running a political campaign built on lies and fear-mongering.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 October 2026 at 16:58

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