Trump urges Israelis to re-elect Netanyahu as his coalition falls short of a majority

US President Trump on Sunday, urged Israelis to re-elect PM Netanyahu in the 27 October election.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that the two had won together against Iran and had to finish the job they started.
Axios reported Netanyahu had privately sought stronger backing twice in three days, which his Likud party denied.
Three Israeli networks on Friday projected 50 seats for his coalition in the 120-seat Knesset, short of the 61 needed.

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