Trump floats possible defence treaty days ahead of Israeli elections | World News, The Indian Express

Trump floats possible defence treaty days ahead of Israeli elections | World News, The Indian Express

By Reuters |Washington |Published: September 15, 2019 4:16:39 pm

Trump floats possible defence treaty days ahead of Israeli elections

The timing of Trump's tweet, just days before Israel's election on Tuesday, appeared aimed at buttressing Netanyahu's bid to remain in power by showcasing his close ties to Trump.

In this Tuesday, May 23, 2017 file photo, US President Donald Trump, left, waves with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner, File)

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a possible mutual defence treaty between the two nations, a move that could bolster Netanyahu’s re-election bid just days before Israelis go to the polls.