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Israel's future will impact future U.S. relations if Netanyahu loses election

With the leadership in Israel in question, what allies are prepared to support the U.S. in the face of a fight with Iran? Uncertain about the future of his leadership in Israel, on Wednesday  PM Bejamin Netanyahu  cancelled his trip to the upcoming UN General Assembly meeting in New York.  It was a meeting he only missed once in his 10-year tenure according to the Jerusalem Post, but he cancelled amid political uncertainty whether he will win. The  Blue and White leader Benny Gantz, ran against "Bibi" in an uncalled election. Gantz is expected to  form a new government, which could interfere with future U.S./Israel relations. One of the strongest allies in the region, the U.S. is Israel's largest donor and has been a source of support on Christian and well as political grounds. Before the election Trump was poised to work more closely with Israel, saying this just weeks ago: “I had a call today with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss the possi...