Trump win is a victory for Netanyahu, but Israeli PM may not get it all his way
by Julian Borger in Jerusalem from World news | The Guardian on (#6S0VP)
US president-elect has indicated he wants an end to war in Gaza and his position on conflict with Iran remains unclear
The US election result is highly consequential for the Middle East and is first and foremost a win for Benjamin Netanyahu, who did not try to hide his preference for a Trump victory.
The Biden administration had put off imposing any meaningful pressure on the Israeli prime minister until after the election, despite its growing frustration with him on multiple issues: the obstruction of aid into Gaza, his campaign against the UN, his obstruction of a hostage-for-peace deal, and his government's support for violent West Bank settlers.
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