Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Benjamin (Bibi) NetanyahuMORE is in talks with President Trump Donald John TrumpFederal prosecutor speaks out, says Barr 'has brought shame' on Justice Dept. Former Pence aide: White House staffers discussed Trump refusing to leave office Progressive group buys domain name of Trump's No. 1 Supreme Court pick MORE for a diplomatic gesture designed to help boost Netanyahu's election bid ahead of the Sept. 17 Israeli election.

According to Haaretz, the two leaders’ advisers have discussed a statement from Trump in which he pledges to safeguarding Israel against any future threat to its existence.

Netanyahu is also reportedly in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin Vladimir Vladimirovich PutinWatchdog confirms State Dept. canceled award for journalist who criticized Trump Former intelligence agency director Robert Cardillo speaks out against 'erratic' Trump Kremlin: Putin calls for reset between US and Russia on cyber relations before elections MORE for a similar gesture, such as an official visit to Israel or a meeting of the three countries’ national security advisers, according to the outlet.

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An official defense pact between Israel and the U.S. has been under discussion since the 1990s but never solidified, though the idea has come into focus again in recent months. There is likely not enough time until the Sept. 17 election to reach a deal in negotiations, as signing such a defense pact would require involvement by the Pentagon and other U.S. federal agencies, Haaretz noted.

Some leaders within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are skeptical of such an agreement, Haaretz reported, with some expressing concerns it would “tie the hands” of the IDF later on.

In turn, some diplomats have reportedly discussed instead holding a joint announcement of the beginning of negotiations about a defense pact, according to Haaretz.

Sen. Lindsey Graham Lindsey Olin GrahamLincoln Project mocks Lindsey Graham's fundraising lag with Sarah McLachlan-themed video The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Republicans lawmakers rebuke Trump on election Trump dumbfounds GOP with latest unforced error MORE (R-S.C.), one of Trump’s most vocal allies in the Senate, said last month on a conference call with the Jewish Institute for National Security of America that he has discussed the idea with Trump.

Last week, asked by conservative talk radio host Hugh Hewitt whether the U.S. would support Israel in a military conflict, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Michael (Mike) Richard PompeoWatchdog confirms State Dept. canceled award for journalist who criticized Trump Trump's push for win with Sudan amps up pressure on Congress Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize MORE responded “We’re constantly in conversations about that, making sure that we collectively have defense systems capabilities that are appropriate for their needs.”

“I have every confidence this president, who moved our embassy and who made clear Israel’s rights in the Golan Heights, will do all that is necessary to ensure that our great partner in Israel will be protected,” Pompeo added, according to Haaretz.

The Hill has reached out to the White House for comment.