Trump Endorses Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Election

The US president's public backing of the prime minister has sparked debate in Israel and the Arab world.

US President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the Knesset election, The Jerusalem Post and Maariv reported.

According to an editorial in The Jerusalem Post, Trump's public backing as Israel heads to the polls raises questions regarding foreign interference in the democratic process and the limits of US-Israel friendship. Meanwhile, Maariv noted claims in the Arab world that Trump's bet on Netanyahu as a winning card could carry a political cost.

Further details on the matter have not yet been released.