Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach to Israel's international relations is changing. Criticized by U.S. and European leaders over his policies toward the Palestinians, the Israeli leader is cultivating allies in other parts of the world that share economic interests and enemies. Netanyahu's government started free-trade talks with China in March, is negotiating favored-nation status with Japan and last week hosted Singapore's prime minister on his first visit to Israel. The four-time premier is planning a summer tour of Africa and says even Arab countries are drawing closer to Israel over shared fears of Iran. Netanyahu also has invested in ties with Russian President Vladimir...
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