India, Oct. 19 -- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that a future US president could adopt a hostile stance towards Israel, calling for stronger alliances with India and nations in Latin America as he seeks to bolster his country's strategic position ahead of the October 27 election.

While presenting his security doctrine, Netanyahu argued that Israel must use the remaining years of US President Donald Trump's tenure to strengthen its position in Washington while preparing for a possible shift in American policy.

"In two years, a President, man or woman, could come to power who is very hostile to Israel," Netanyahu said.

"How would you deal with that? How would you operate in relation to the United States? And beyond...