NETANYAHU BASKS IN TRUMP ENDORSEMENT WEEK BEFORE ELECTION

What happened: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aired a phone call in which US President Donald Trump predicted he would win the October 27 election and suggested they may again attack Iran together, a day after Trump publicly endorsed him. Key numbers: Election is October 27. Trump is 80; Netanyahu turns 77 on Wednesday. Why it matters: Analyst David Makovsky said it is unclear whether the endorsement will have a huge impact, calling Netanyahu a polarising figure with few undecideds. Challenger Gadi Eisenkot said only Israelis can choose their leader. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aired a phone call in which US President Donald Trump predicted he would win the October 27 election and suggested they may again attack Iran together, a day after Trump publicly endorsed him.

Analyst David Makovsky said it is unclear whether the endorsement will have a huge impact, calling Netanyahu a polarising figure with few undecideds. Challenger Gadi Eisenkot said only Israelis can choose their leader.