Likud said to scrap election ads highlighting Netanyahu-Trump ties in wake of Iran deal (opens original article in a new tab)

The Likud party abandoned plans to run election ads emphasizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's relationship with Trump amid domestic backlash against the US-Iran peace deal, which is set to be signed in Switzerland. The decision was made before the deal was finalized, as party officials believed highlighting the rapport would not benefit Netanyahu's re-election prospects. The agreement aims to end the US blockade of Iran and initiate nuclear talks, but does not dismantle Iran's nuclear program. Israel is not a party to the deal and was not involved in its negotiations.

• Likud scrapped election ads highlighting Netanyahu-Trump ties due to domestic reaction to US-Iran deal
• Decision made before deal finalized as rapport with Trump was seen as not beneficial for Netanyahu's election chances
• US-Iran deal aims to halt US blockade of Iran and start nuclear talks but doesn't dismantle Iran's nuclear program
• Israel not involved in peace deal negotiations and not a party to the agreement
• Netanyahu's previous campaign used ties to Trump and Putin, with critics mocking the approach