Russian rocker Makarevich backs Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election, sparking backlash

Andrey Makarevich, a prominent Russian anti-war musician, publicly endorsed Israeli PM Netanyahu ahead of the October 27 parliamentary election, drawing criticism. Polls show Netanyahu's Likud trailing Eisenkot's Yashar party, though neither holds a decisive lead. The endorsement is notable given Makarevich's dissident status, but its electoral impact is likely marginal.

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