Benjamin Netanyahu will seek re-election this year, his party Likud said on Wednesday, moving quickly to end speculation after President Donald Trump said he was unsure whether the Israeli prime minister would run again.

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Netanyahu's re-election bid comes amidst a turbulent political climate in Israel, marked by the ongoing conflict triggered by the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack and his leadership of the most right-wing coalition in Israeli history.