US President Donald Trump has praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he has performed remarkably well despite facing difficult circumstances.
A total of 7,336,553 citizens are registered and eligible to cast their ballot. To accommodate the electorate, officials have established 12,018 polling stations nationwide. Significant focus has been placed on voter accessibility, with 6,209 accessible polling stations available, a figure that includes 3,621 dedicated special accessibility stations.
Speaking to reporters in Andrew, Iowa, Trump dismissed suggestions that Netanyahu had actively requested or pleaded for his political endorsement ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections, while reiterating his appreciation for the Prime Minister’s leadership. The polls come amidst fragile times in West Asia, with Israel embroiled in the Iran conflict and facing heat on its southern border in its skirmish with Hezbollah. For incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu, the narrative is simple: a projection that only he can keep the Iranian threat at bay, especially with his endorsement from US President Trump. Netanyahu’s coalition comprises his own Likud Party, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s pro-settler Religious Zionism, and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s far-right party, Jewish Power. Meanwhile, speaking to ANI, Former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Major Ariel Averbuch has highlighted national security, the conscription of Ultra-Orthodox Jews, and post-war uncertainty as the central factors influencing voters ahead of the crucial elections.
“He’s done a very good job as Prime Minister under very trying conditions,” Trump said when asked about his backing for Netanyahu.
