Israeli Minister touts Marine Le Pen as 'excellent' option for French president: 'with 10 exclamation marks'

An Israeli minister has endorsed Marine Le Pen for French president, saying she would make an "excellent" leader for the country as her right-wing party seeks significant gains in the current election. 

"It is excellent for Israel that she will be the president of France, with 10 exclamation marks," Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli said Tuesday, later indicating that his view may be shared by other members of Israel's leadership. 

"I think I and Netanyahu are of the same opinion,"...