Netanyahu and Lapid court US support as Israeli election campaign heats up
Netanyahu and Lapid used visits to Washington to court Trump and American support, while sharpening their rivalry ahead of Israel’s October 27 election
Assessment
Both Netanyahu and Lapid are using visits to Washington to seek support from Trump and the US, intensifying their rivalry as Israel's October 27 election approaches. The competition for American backing underscores the significance of US-Israel relations in the campaign.