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Netanyahu faces election and diplomatic shifts
US officials and markets react to Israel's upcoming vote and Netanyahu's political standing.
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The flow in 3 points
- Trump says he does not trust Netanyahu
- Netanyahu reportedly seeks blockchain plan
- Markets price in low odds for Netanyahu
What happened, in order
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Where it began
Rubio calls Netanyahu
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday.
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Turning point
Trump trust remark
President Trump stated he does not trust Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when asked about their relationship.
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Blockchain plan sought
Netanyahu is said to be exploring a blockchain strategy to shield the country from potential future financial sanctions.
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Trump endorsement
Donald Trump released a second public statement supporting the Israeli leader in the lead-up to the country's elections.
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Latest
Election voting starts
Voting starts Tuesday in the Israeli general election as crypto markets price in low odds for the current leader retaining his seat.
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How they connect
Diplomatic contacts and public statements from US officials preceded the election. Market reactions to the prime minister's chances emerged as voting began.
What to watch
- Israel general election voting starts Tuesday
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