Trump says Netanyahu’s position is ‘very good’ after initial election concerns

• US President Donald Trump said he initially received worrying reports about Benjamin Netanyahu’s election prospects but believes his position is now “very good.”
• Trump said his support made a significant difference and that he would consider the possibility of helping form a national unity government led by Netanyahu.

US President Donald Trump said he initially received concerning reports about Benjamin Netanyahu’s election prospects but believes the 'Israeli' prime minister is now in a “very good” position, according to comments reported by Axios.

Trump credited his support for Netanyahu with making a significant difference, saying his backing had helped improve the prime minister’s position.

“I initially received worrying reports about Netanyahu’s chances, but his position is now very good,” Trump said, according to Axios.

Trump also told Axios that he had not yet considered intervening to help form a national unity government led by Netanyahu, but said he would look into the possibility.

“I haven’t thought about intervening to help form a national unity government led by Netanyahu yet. I’ll take a look at that,” Trump said, according to the report.

The comments come as election results shape the political balance in 'Israel'. The distribution of seats in the Knesset will determine the options available to political parties seeking to form the next government.

Netanyahu’s ability to secure a governing majority will depend on coalition negotiations and whether he can obtain support from other parties.

Trump’s remarks suggest he is open to considering a role in the government-formation process, although he has not committed to intervening.