Relations between Trump and Netanyahu have long been marked by friction and sharp rhetoric, but the timing of Trump’s latest comments fueled speculation that his message was aimed not only at Netanyahu but also at Israeli voters.

The Bennett–Lapid–Eizenkot alliance and possible Arab party unity could reshape “Israel’s” electoral map, but both remain tactical blocs with no real change in policy toward the Palestinians or the political system.

The Israeli-Russian tension against the backdrop of the Ukraine war reached its last stop in public Israeli condemnation of the Russian bombing of Kyiv in recent days, which prompted the Israelis to expect a sharp escalation with the Russians.

In a controversial move, British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced last September that she was seriously considering moving the United Kingdom's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Israeli parties and lists are preparing to contest the Knesset (parliament) elections to form a new government amid expectations that the fortunes of the right-wing Likud party led by Benjamin Netanyahu will rise.