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Failed Bets: Serbian and Brazilian Election Results Impact Israel
Recent electoral defeats for right-wing leaders in Brazil and Serbia have sparked concerns in Jerusalem over potential diplomatic and strategic setbacks. While Brazil's incumbent leftist leader remains deeply at odds with Israel, a defeat for the pro-Israel opposition dealt a blow to hopes of closer ties and embassy relocation. Meanwhile, Serbia's shifting political landscape threatens a robust defense partnership that saw Belgrade supply critical munitions and host a joint drone manufacturing facility during wartime. Israeli officials are now assessing how these global political changes will influence their foreign relations moving forward.