Netanyahu Shows 'Political Desperation' in Push for Trump Backing, US Sources Tell 'Post'
- Two days before Israel's October 27 elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is intensifying efforts to secure additional public support from President Donald Trump, reportedly speaking with him twice in three days.
- Polls show Netanyahu's Likud party trailing Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar, with Likud projected to lose as many as 17 seats; the White House views the aggressive lobbying as a 'sign of desperation.'
- Following his 'complete and total endorsement' on Truth Social last week, Trump warned that electing anyone other than 'Bibi' would harm U.S.-Israel relations, as Netanyahu allegedly proposed Trump speak to Israeli journalists.
- Maintaining contact with a broad range of stakeholders, the State Department noted it looks forward to continuing partnership with Israel's post-election government, emphasizing that normalization remains a priority regardless of outcome.
- Jewish-American investor Bill Ackman urged forming a government without current far-right ministers to restore international credibility, while Vice President Vance declined further foreign endorsements, focusing instead on U.S. midterm elections.
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Netanyahu 'begs' Trump for second endorsement as Israelis look to vote out PM after Iran 'wins' war?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing political scrutiny as questions mount over his leadership, the outcome of the conflict with Iran and the public mood ahead of Israel’s next election. Reports of Netanyahu seeking another endorsement from US President Donald Trump have drawn attention to the close political relationship between the two leaders. Meanwhile, debate continues over whether the war has strengthened Israel’s securi…
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WASHINGTON (ANP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged US President Donald Trump for more visible support for his campaign in the run-up to Tuesday's parliamentary elections. This is reported by news site Axios, which relies on anonymous sources. Netanyahu s...
Netanyahu pressed Trump for more election support, US and Israeli sources say; Likud denies request
Three major Israeli television networks released final pre-election polls Friday projecting just 50 seats for Netanyahu’s bloc in the 120-member Knesset, 17 fewer than his current coalition holds
EADaily, October 26, 2026. Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has in recent days increasingly approached US President Donald Trump for more public support for his campaign, reporting Axios with reference to well-informed sources.
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