Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of Israel's Tuesday election could backfire, with 17% saying it makes them less likely to support him

U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before Tuesday's election may hurt rather than help the prime minister, according to a poll and analysts cited in the post.

The poll found that 64% of Israeli respondents said Trump's endorsement would not affect their vote, while 17% said it made them less likely to back Netanyahu. Analysts warned that the intervention could alienate voters opposed to foreign interference in Israeli domestic politics and potentially harm Netanyahu's campaign.