Trump was willing to intervene in Israel's election as Likud finished far ahead of its rivals.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Donald Trump made claims regarding mail-in voting rules in Maryland, which was visited by BBC Verify.11:06
  • Donald Trump filed a defamation suit concerning ties to Jeffrey Epstein, involving media entities owned by Rupert Murdoch.11:06
• Likud →

  Israeli centre-right to right-wing political party

  • The Joint List became the largest party in Nof HaGalil, overtaking Likud in local elections.08:35
  • Avigdor Liberman opposes Netanyahu's government and criticizes statements made by Yair Golan's Democrats Party.08:08
• Benjamin Netanyahu →

  Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)

  • Gadi Eisenkot leads the political party Yashar, which is campaigning for government in Israel and criticizing the current leadership.10:37
  • A peace deal is discussed, with terms constraining Israel's objectives and aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.10:13

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