Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, suggests they may restart war on Iran
South China Morning Post's headline. Reported by South China Morning Post, The Japan Times, Al-Monitor, The Korea Herald.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Reuters, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted of an endorsement from Donald Trump on the eve of Israel's election. Reuters reported that Netanyahu suggested the two leaders could restart their war against Iran if he wins, after Trump said they should "finish the job". The Japan Times reported that Netanyahu suggested Israel and the U.S. may restart their war on Iran if he wins. The Korea Herald and the South China Morning Post carried similar accounts, quoting Netanyahu's remarks on Trump's friendship. The sources provided do not give details of the election date or the outcome.
Key points
- Reuters reported Netanyahu boasted of Trump's endorsement on the eve of Israel's election.
- Reuters said Netanyahu suggested the two leaders could restart their war against Iran if he wins.
- Reuters reported Trump said the two should "finish the job" against Iran.
- The Japan Times reported Netanyahu suggested Israel and the U.S. may restart their war on Iran if he wins.
What we know
- Netanyahu boasted of Trump's endorsement on the eve of Israel's election, according to Reuters.
- Netanyahu suggested the two leaders could restart their war against Iran if he wins, according to Reuters.
- Trump said the two should "finish the job", according to Reuters.
What happens next
- Israel's election is the next event the sources reference, though no result is given.
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Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, suggests they may restart war on Iran. According to Reuters, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted of an endorsement from Donald Trump on the eve of Israel's election. Reuters reported that Netanyahu suggested the two leaders could restart their war against Iran if he wins, after Trump said they should "finish the job". The Japan Times reported that Netanyahu suggested Israel and the U.S. may restart their war on Iran if he wins. The Korea Herald and the South China Morning Post carried similar accounts, quoting Netanyahu's remarks on Trump's friendship. The sources provided do not give details of the election date or the outcome. Covered by 4 publications. South China Morning Post: Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, suggests they may restart war on Iran. The Japan Times: Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote. Al-Monitor: Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, suggests they may restart war on Iran. The Korea Herald: Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement.
Who is covering it
- South China Morning Post Hong Kong Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, suggests they may restart war on Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted of his endorsement from Donald Trump on the eve of Israel’s election, suggesting the two leaders could restart their war against Iran if he wins, after Trump said they should “finish the job”. “US President Donald Trump has come with a friendship th 26 Oct · Tier 2
- The Japan Times Japan Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote The Israeli prime minister suggested Israel and the U.S. may restart their war on Iran if he wins. 27 Oct · Tier 2
- Al-Monitor United States Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, suggests they may restart war on Iran By Steven Scheer and Emily Rose JERUSALEM, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted of his endorsement from Donald Trump on the eve of Israel's election, suggesting the two leaders could restart their war against Iran if he wins, after Trump said they should "finish the job". 26 Oct · Tier 3
- The Korea Herald South Korea Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted of his endorsement from Donald Trump on the eve of Israel's election, suggesting the two leaders could restart their war against Iran if he wins, after Trump said they should "finish the job." "US President Donald Trump has come with a friendship th 27 Oct · Tier 3
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