Trump calls Netanyahu as US prepares to resume Iran operations

President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday to check on the regional ally as Washington prepares to resume military operations against Iran, according to people familiar with the call. The call followed a White House meeting where Trump discussed options with senior military leaders, including the CENTCOM commander, for resuming major combat operations in the region, with preparations involving troop reinforcements as the US finalizes its choices. The move comes as Trump rallies Republican voters ahead of midterm elections, where the unpopular Middle East war has raised fuel prices, while Israel faces inconclusive election results with Netanyahu's bloc holding 53 seats versus 48 for opponents, potentially leading to another vote.