There's an assumption circulating among some in the news media, some American Jews, both on the right and left, and among political-geeks in general that Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump is favored by Israelis over his Democratic opponent, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
The assumption is rooted in the belief that Trump – based on his rhetoric (but ignoring his many contradictions) – will be a more full-throated supporter of Israel than Clinton will be, and so of course Israelis back him over her.
How could they not? The United States is Israeli's most important international protector, so of course Israelis must want the toughest talking candidate.
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