Trump Renews Endorsement of Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Election, Citing Cooperation Against Iran
Trump’s renewed backing could help Netanyahu as exit polls show a tight race and no party appears close to a Knesset majority.
- On October 26, 2026, President Donald Trump re-endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Truth Social, urging voters to "Vote for Bibi Netanyahu for Prime Minister" to continue their joint campaign against Iran.
- Following his initial October 18 endorsement, reports indicate Netanyahu and his supporters intensified pressure on Trump for renewed backing, proposing specific wording to sway undecided voters in the closely contested Knesset election.
- Trump and Netanyahu touted joint military operations including Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury, with Trump insisting on Sunday they must "finish the job" they started together against Iran.
- Election results on October 27 show neither bloc secured the 61 seats needed for a majority, leaving Netanyahu to serve as caretaker prime minister while political parties initiate coalition negotiations.
- Netanyahu eyes potential deals with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to secure power, while experts warn a caretaker government retains legal authority to escalate military operations against Iran during this sensitive interim period.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged US President Donald Trump to resume military action against Iran immediately after the midterm elections on November 3. However, Trump has not yet made a decision and prefers to give more time to diplomatic efforts with Tehran, Axios and the Israeli channel N12 reported, citing American and Israeli sources familiar with the conversation. The phone call took place on Saturday. According to Axios…
Netanyahu urges Trump to strike Iran immediately after US midterms during 'very good' phone call: Report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged US President Donald Trump to conduct military strikes against Iran after the elections. The two leaders recently discussed US negotiations with Iran during a phone call described differently by their respective sources. Trump indicated a desire to continue pursuing diplomatic solutions while being prepared for potential military action. US Vice President JD Vance reached out to Iran's national secu…
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Trump pushing to unite Netanyahu and Bennett, and ditch Ben-Gvir
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett may be preparing to reverse his campaign pledge never to serve under Benjamin Netanyahu, as President Donald Trump reportedly presses for a coalition deal after Israel’s inconclusive election, according to a report from World Israel News. Negotiations involving Trump, Netanyahu, Bennett, and billionaire Republican donor Miriam Adelson have intensified over […]
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