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Netanyahu raises fears of a hostile future US leader

The remarks come ahead of Israel's election, and Netanyahu is seeking closer ties with countries beyond the United States.

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What happened

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that a future U.S. president could be hostile to Israel. He described India as a huge power and pointed to strong affection for Israel there, seeking closer ties. The comments came ahead of Israel's election and touched on his relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Why it matters

The remarks point to possible strain with a future U.S. leader and a push for new partners before Israel's election.

Timeline

  1. Oct 18, 4:25 PM ET: Netanyahu warned of a potentially hostile future U.S. president and called for alliances with India and Latin America.
  2. Oct 19, 12:18 AM ET: Netanyahu described India as a huge power and said there was strong affection for Israel in the country.

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