'Netanyahu will seek re-election': Israel PM's party buries rumours after Trump's public doubt

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49% : Does he want to continue?"The exchange drew attention as it came amid continuing debate in Israel over Netanyahu's political future and growing claims of declining public support ahead of the country's first election since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.Netanyahu has faced a tumultuous term since returning to office in December 2022, leading a coalition widely described as the most right-wing government in Israel's history.
44% : Polling also indicated that opposition parties may struggle to secure a parliamentary majority unless they cooperate with Arab political parties, a step some opposition leaders have ruled out.The question of Netanyahu's future has also intersected with his relationship with Trump, which has remained under scrutiny despite both leaders maintaining close ties.Reuters reported that US and Israeli officials described Trump and Netanyahu as having a strong relationship, although tensions have surfaced periodically, including in recent weeks as Washington pursued negotiations with Tehran while urging Israel to limit military action in Lebanon.Last week, Trump publicly acknowledged a heated exchange with the Israeli leader."I called him 'fu***** crazy'," Trump said, while also insisting that the two leaders continue to have a good relationship.Trump has also repeatedly urged Israel's president to pardon Netanyahu over corruption charges that the Israeli leader denies.Netanyahu has consistently rejected allegations of wrongdoing and maintained that the legal proceedings against him are politically motivated.
41% : According to a poll published on June 9 by the Jerusalem-based Israel Democracy Institute, about 61% of Israelis believe Netanyahu should not run again.However, the same political landscape has complicated prospects for the opposition.

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