Jerusalem, Oct. 28 -- US President Donald Trump hopes to see an Israeli governing coalition formed without right-wing ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.

The Jerusalem Post reported on Wednesday, citing news outlet Walla, that American sources indicated that Trump views settler violence as a direct obstacle to implementing his broader regional strategy.

While Trump's advisers have been briefed on the initial exit poll results following the Israeli elections, the US president has not yet offered official public comments regarding the outcome.

Earlier on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump took credit for the come-from-behind performance of Likud Party boss and incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while the counting of ...