# Netanyahu is fighting for his political career, expert says ahead of crucial vote

https://mins.news/en/item/108525

- France 24, 2026-10-20 20:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/netanyahu-is-fighting-for-his-political-career-expert-says-a-week-ahead-of-crucial-vote

> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaned on Donald Trump’s endorsement ahead of closely contested elections, playing a call in which the US president predicted his victory and suggested they might attack Iran together again. The report comes from Jerusalem, with Simon Mabon discussing Netanyahu’s political prospects.

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