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Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s elections: ‘Will never let you down’

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Reyes, R. (2026, October 18). Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s elections: ‘Will never let you down’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/us-news/trump-endorses-netanyahu-ahead-of-israels-elections/

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Former President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Truth Social, urging Israelis to vote for him in the upcoming election. Trump praised Netanyahu as a strong partner against Iran and warned that any other leader would force the US to take action alone, which he is unwilling to do. He emphasized Netanyahu’s resilience under pressure and declared his “Complete and Total Endorsement” of Netanyahu, asserting that he will never let down Israel or the United States.

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On October 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, for re-election on social media, nine days before the country's parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27. Trump described Netanyahu as a "Great Warrior Prime Minister" and an "even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran." This endorsement comes amid tensions between Washington and Jerusalem over the ongoing conflict with Iran and domestic criticism of Netanyahu's government regarding security failures and treatment of Palestinians.

Netanyahu thanked Trump for his support, noting that it could influence Israeli voters. However, Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s top rival in the election, while acknowledging Trump as an ally to Israel, emphasized that Israelis should make their decision based on domestic issues. The endorsement is seen as significant given Trump's popularity among many Israelis despite recent strains between the two leaders over strategies in the Middle East.

The October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel killed 1,200 Israelis and injured and captured hundreds more, adding complexity to the current election period. Netanyahu’s government faces criticism for its handling of security issues alongside international concerns about human rights violations in the West Bank and Gaza under his administration's policies. Despite these challenges, Trump's endorsement aims to bolster Netanyahu’s chances as he seeks another term amidst a competitive race.

Written for “Trump Endorses Netanyahu's Reelection” on 2026-10-18, grounded in this article and the 8 other(s) covering the same event.

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Ronny Reyes

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Trump hailed Netanyahu, whose party is facing a tough race, as the right partner for the US to have against Iran, as he called for Israelis to flock to the polls to support the prime minister. asserted

Israelis → hail → minister

“Bibi Netanyahu has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran, with its 51 year old chant, ‘Death to Israel, Death to America! We will destroy the Little Satan and the Big Satan,’” Trump wrote on Truth Social. asserted

Trump → combat → Truth

“What Country can survive when things such as this are allowed to be said, because eventually, they always end up being true? asserted

they → survive → this

It would have been only a question of time until Iran would have put that ominous phrase into effect, but they have been systematically destroyed, both Militarily and Financially, and unless they change their ways, rapidly, we will soon finish the job,” he added. asserted

he → put → job

“If Israel has the wrong Leader, which would be anyone other than Bibi, America will have to do this work ourselves, and I am not inclined to do so. asserted

I → have → work

Bibi Netanyahu has been Strong, Brave, and Brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition, including that coming from even Israel, itself. asserted

Netanyahu → include → Israel

“Despite all of that, he has endured and, in fact, he has thrived! asserted

he → endure → fact

I have watched Bibi under the most trying of times. asserted

I → watch → times

Normal men or women in such situations would have wilted under the pressure — asserted

men → wilt → pressure

But Bibi did not wilt, he actually got stronger, and maintains that same Strength today. asserted

he → wilt → Strength

“This is the kind of Partner that the United States of America is demanding of Israel, a Country for which it has done so much. asserted

it → demand → much

Please let this Letter serve to represent my Complete and Total Endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu in his upcoming Race for Re-Election as Prime Minister of Israel. asserted

Letter → let → Israel

BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump concluded. asserted

Trump → let → YOU

This is a developing story. asserted

This → develop → ?

Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s elections: ‘Will never let you down’

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