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Israeli PM Netanyahu faces one of the biggest challenges of his career
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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has staked his long career on ensuring Iran does not develop nuclear weapons.
PHOTO: REUTERS
Isabel Kershner
JERUSALEM – Some 60 days from now, when US President Donald Trump is supposed to have finalised his peace agreement with Iran, Israel will be weeks from a national election.
On the surface, the timing could hardly be worse for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.