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US election confirms erosion of support for Israel, with even Trump questioning military aid

US election confirms erosion of support for Israel, with even Trump questioning military aid

President Donald Trump has suggested ending military aid to Israel

The US election showed growing frustration with Israel on both sides of the aisle

The US election showed growing frustration with Israel on both sides of the aisle

President Donald Trump has suggested ending military aid to Israel

Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s top rival, tapped to form government in Israel

Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s top rival, tapped to form government in Israel

Gadi Eisenkot, former chief of Israel's military, selected to form a new government, potentially ousting longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Analysis-Midterms upended Congress but Trump still commands foreign policy

Analysis-Midterms upended Congress but Trump still commands foreign policy

By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The Republican Party's staggering losses at the ballot box this week have left President Donald Trump diminished in Washington and facing tougher legislative oversight and scrutiny of his agenda. But on foreign policy, he could remain unbowed.

Explainer-Can Gadi Eisenkot break Israel's political deadlock?

Explainer-Can Gadi Eisenkot break Israel's political deadlock?

By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli military chief, has the first shot to form a government, after an inconclusive election last month did not dislodge longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Midterms might signal 'new era' for US-Israel relationship

Midterms might signal 'new era' for US-Israel relationship

Trump, who for months asked voters to pretend like he was on the ballot, heard loud and clear from them as Democrats swept Congress.

Analysis-Trump's political humbling signals short-term gain, long-term pain for China

Analysis-Trump's political humbling signals short-term gain, long-term pain for China

By Mei Mei Chu and Nicoco Chan BEIJING, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The midterm drubbing of Donald Trump's Republicans may strengthen China's hand in trade talks with Washington, but Beijing is unlikely to revel in the misfortunes of a US president whose successor could prove less accommodating.

Iran's top diplomat speaks with Gulf leaders about tensions, and other Mideast news

Iran's top diplomat speaks with Gulf leaders about tensions, and other Mideast news

Iran’s top diplomat has spoken with Persian Gulf leaders amid regional tensions over potential U.S. military actions

Morning Bid: Out of the blue

Morning Bid: Out of the blue

By Anna Szymanski Nov 6 (Reuters) - Markets had long been pricing in a "blue wave" in the United States midterm elections, but what they got was a deluge as Democrats regained control of the House and Senate in decisive fashion.

The Kremlin hopes the US election shake-up won't shift Trump's negotiations on Ukraine

The Kremlin hopes the US election shake-up won't shift Trump's negotiations on Ukraine

The Republicans’ defeat in the U.S. midterm elections was watched closely in Russia, where some observers are predicting it could herald more support for Ukraine when the Democrats take over Congress in January

After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again

After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again

The U.S. midterm rout of President Donald Trump's stewardship doesn't mean the world trusts America again

Trump's political humbling signals short-term gain, long-term pain for China

Trump's political humbling signals short-term gain, long-term pain for China

By Mei Mei Chu and Nicoco Chan BEIJING, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The midterm drubbing of Donald Trump's Republicans may strengthen China's hand in trade talks with Washington, but Beijing is unlikely to revel in the misfortunes of a US president whose successor could prove less accommodating.