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Israel Online · Oct 29, 2026

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NY Governor Openly Takes Sides in Israeli Election, Says Netanyahu's Defeat Would Make Her Job Easier New York Governor Kathy Hochul has sparked controversy by openly expressing her preference for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to lose Israel's election. Speaking to Politico, Hochul said her job would be "a lot easier" if Netanyahu were defeated, while linking tensions surrounding his government to rising antisemitism. Her remarks raise questions about a sitting US governor publicly weighing in against Israel's elected prime minister. Join Israel online

*NY Governor Openly Takes Sides in Israeli Election, Says Netanyahu's Defeat Would Make Her Job Easier* New York Governor Kathy Hochul has sparked controversy by openly expressing her preference for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to lose Israel's election. Speaking to Politico, Hochul said her job would be "a lot easier" if Netanyahu were defeated, while linking tensions surrounding his government to rising antisemitism. Her remarks raise questions about a sitting US governor publicly weighing in against Israel's elected prime minister. *Join Israel online* https://chat.whatsapp.com/DBukXZYflhTLP3ziAz7WXC

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