Jerusalem/Washington, Oct. 26 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pressed US President Donald Trump for further public support ahead of Tuesday's election, as opinion polls suggest his governing bloc could fall short of a parliamentary majority.
According to a US source familiar with the matter, the White House views Netanyahu's lobbying as a "sign of desperation" and an indication that the Israeli leader believes he is trailing in the race.
Neta Molcho, a spokesperson for Netanyahu's Likud party, denied that the prime minister had asked Trump to support his campaign "in recent days or before his endorsement statement". The White House did not respond to a request for comment.
The US source said Netanyahu had spoken to Trump...