Trump Endorses Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Election
US President Donald Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection in Israel, calling him a "great warrior prime minister" and praising his role in the conflict with Iran. The endorsement comes as Netanyahu faces a tight race and divisions over the country’s security challenges.
What happened
- US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the October 27th election, stating he is a "Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace."
- Trump highlighted their joint efforts to combat Iran, referencing the February launch of military action against Iran, and asserted that the US would undertake the work itself if Netanyahu were not re-elected.
- He described Netanyahu as "Strong, Brave, and Brilliant" and noted that he had "endured and, in fact, he has thrived!"
- Trump reiterated his belief that Netanyahu is the "right Leader" for Israel, emphasizing that the US "demands of Israel, a Country for which it has done so much."
- The endorsement follows a period of tension between the two leaders, with Trump previously criticizing Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu responded by thanking Trump and stating they would "complete the mission."
- Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's main challenger, stated that the Israeli public would decide the country’s leadership.
- The endorsement comes amidst a complex political landscape and ongoing conflict with Iran, which has disrupted global energy markets.
Original reporting
- ABC: Trump endorses 'great warrior' Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election
2026-10-18T21:13:30+00:00 - Sky News: Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections, calling him 'great warrior prime minister'
2026-10-18T14:50:00+00:00 - PBS NewsHour: Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
2026-10-18T16:18:14+00:00 - Deutsche Welle: Israel: Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of elections
2026-10-18T19:06:53.808000+00:00 - France 24 English: Trump endorses embattled Israeli PM Netanyahu ahead of October 27 election
2026-10-18T16:25:00+00:00 - South China Morning Post: Trump endorses ‘great warrior’ Netanyahu as tight Israeli election looms
2026-10-18T17:04:13+00:00