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Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Reelection Ahead of Israel Vote

Trump called Netanyahu the only leader who can confront Iran and warned the United States may have to do the work itself if voters choose someone else.

  • On Sunday, President Donald Trump endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his race for reelection, aiming to boost the long-time Israeli leader ahead of next week's parliamentary election.
  • Trump's public endorsement followed his interview with Newsmax on Thursday, where he declined to back the campaign despite saying "they" wanted him involved in the upcoming Knesset elections.
  • During the interview, Trump acknowledged the success of the US-Israel military partnership, praising Netanyahu as a "great warrior prime minister" who joined the United States in launching strikes on Iran.
  • Netanyahu thanked Trump for the endorsement in a video posted to X/Twitter, stating, "Together we will never let Iran's regime get nuclear weapons."
  • Addressing the Israeli public, Trump warned that if Israel chooses a different leader, "America will have to do this work ourselves, and I am not inclined to do so.
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The President of the United States of America (USA) Donald Trump today supported Benjamin Netanyahu's candidacy for re-election as Prime Minister of Israel.

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On Sunday 18 October, US President Donald Trump brought his "full support" to the Israeli Prime Minister, Benyamin Netanyahu. Legislative elections are to be held in Israel on 27 October. The two leaders reaffirmed their partnership, particularly in their war against Iran. - Legislative in Israel: Donald Trump softens Benjamin Netanyahu... who returns the same to him before the midterms (International).

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Lean Left

US President Donald Trump has expressed his support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27. In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump described Netanyahu as a "great prime minister and fighter", also praising his cooperation in peace efforts and in the fight against the Islamic Republic of Iran. "He has been an even greater partner for peace in the fight against the Islamic Re…

Center

US President Donald Trump, in a post on the Truth Social platform, pledged his support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections, Politico reported.

·Budapest, Hungary
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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
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