'Netanyahu is fighting for his political career', expert says a week ahead of crucial vote

France 24 reports: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu basked in Donald Trump's endorsement on Monday ahead of close-fought elections, airing a phone call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together.

FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University.

This politics story centres on Israel. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Netanyahu, FRANCE and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin.

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Location

Israel · Middle East

Reported by

France 24

First reported

21 Oct 2026, 01:33 IST

Key names

Netanyahu, FRANCE, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin, Donald Trump

Section

Politics

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