Israel and the US are both going to the polls - the consequences will be global
Summary
Israelis are set to elect a parliament, followed a week later by U.S. voters choosing a new Congress. The article says the results could affect regional conflicts, especially the war with Iran, as well as U.S. policy and the global economy.Key Facts
- The article says Israel’s parliamentary election will take place on Tuesday and the U.S. congressional election one week later.
- Republicans Overseas Israel estimates that about 500,000 Israelis with U.S. passports can vote in both elections.
- The group’s chairman, Marc Zell, said about 10,000 absentee ballots from Israel could be cast in Michigan’s close Senate race.
- The article says a U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran began in February, damaged military targets and killed much of Iran’s leadership, but did not overthrow the Iranian government.
- Iran retaliated across the Gulf and took control of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the article.
- During the campaign, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raised the prospect of another attack on Iran and repeated claims about its nuclear threat without providing evidence, the article says.
- U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu’s reelection campaign and said the two leaders should “soon finish the job” in Iran.
- The article reports speculation that Trump restrained Netanyahu from attacking before the elections because higher energy prices could hurt U.S. Republicans; it also says Netanyahu could seek a unity government if he loses power.
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