By tying U.S. action against Iran to Netanyahu’s reelection, Trump has handed ammunition to critics who say Israel’s prime minister dragged him into war

After a pressure campaign that went on for months, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu got what he wanted – public support for his reelection from U.S. President Donald Trump. And not just support, but even a threat from Trump that he isn’t necessarily committed to the battle against Iran if Netanyahu isn’t reelected.