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WJC Chief Warns of Diplomatic Isolation if Netanyahu Re-elected; Recalls Abandoned Syria Talks

Oct 23, 2026 10:01 AM CT Jerusalem, Israel israeli-politics,diplomacy,us-israel-relations,syria,netanyahu,opposition

Summary

The World Jewish Congress chief, a former Netanyahu confidant, has publicly opposed the Prime Minister's reelection, warning that continued leadership risks severing ties with the US and the Diaspora. The official also disclosed that secret negotiations regarding Syria were abandoned by Netanyahu at the final stage, highlighting internal political fractures that may impact Israel's diplomatic standing and regional stability.

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World Jewish Congress chief says Israel risks losing US and Diaspora support, backs Eisenkot if forced to choose; recounts rupture with Netanyahu and secret Syria talks that PM abandoned at finish line

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A senior former official and WJC chief publicly warned against the Prime Minister's reelection, citing risks to US support and revealing the abandonment of secret Syria talks.

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