Israel's prime minister wants a pre-election breakthrough with Saudi Arabia. He is also its biggest obstacle
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Israel's prime minister wants a pre-election breakthrough with Saudi Arabia. He is also its biggest obstacle

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07:05 PM • July 30 2026 IDT
'Tis the season for election spin. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he wants one final big bang as he fights an uphill reelection battle.
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