Trump endorses Netanyahu days before Israeli election, breaking months of silence

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Fisayo-Bambi, J. (2026, October 19). Trump endorses Netanyahu days before Israeli election, breaking months of silence. Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/trump-endorses-netanyahu-days-before-israeli-election-breaking-months-of-silence

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US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just days before the October 27 national elections. This comes after months of silence, during which their strategies regarding Iran had diverged. In a social media post, Trump praised Netanyahu's leadership and warned that without him, America might not continue its support in combating Iran. The endorsement is seen as significant given Trump’s popularity among Israelis but its impact on the tight race remains uncertain.
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On October 18, 2026, US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s national election on October 27. In posts on Truth Social and other platforms, Trump praised Netanyahu as a "Great Warrior Prime Minister" and a critical ally against Iran. This endorsement is seen as crucial for Netanyahu's re-election campaign, given Trump's popularity in Israel but also the tensions between their strategies over Iran and Gaza. The election comes nine months after Hamas attacked Israel, leading to conflicts with Hamas in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. Despite facing domestic criticism and international condemnation, Netanyahu thanked Trump for his support. Some Israelis, however, are disappointed with the inconclusive outcome of the war against Iran. With high stakes and potential changes in US attitudes toward Israel, this endorsement is particularly significant. Likud party attached a video to highlight their close relationship. The election marks a pivotal moment amid rising tensions on the West Bank and increasing isolation for Netanyahu's government. Trump’s backing comes after months of silence and despite previous criticisms, emphasizing the strategic importance of the alliance.

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Trump remains popular in Israel; however, many Israelis, including leading commentators, have voiced disappointment over the inconclusive outcome of the Iran war and over Trump’s ceasefire proposal, which fell short of many of the key goals the two countries had set when they jointly launched the war in February.
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🔮 Trump's late backing comes as the two leaders’ strategies on Iran and Gaza have diverged, and he warns the US may not “do this work” if Israel changes leaders. US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the final stretch of his reelection campaign. The endorsement is a coveted boost given Trump’s popularity in Israel, but one he withheld for months as the vote approached and the two leaders’ strategies in the Middle East diverged.
2026-10-19 · Euronews
Trump endorses Netanyahu days before Israeli election, breaking months of silence · assertive framing

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Trump's late backing comes as the two leaders’ strategies on Iran and Gaza have diverged, and he warns the US may not “do this work” if Israel changes leaders. US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the final stretch of his reelection campaign. The endorsement is a coveted boost given Trump’s popularity in Israel, but one he withheld for months as the vote approached and the two leaders’ strategies in the Middle East diverged. uncertain
strategies → come → East
In a post on social media, Trump said that Netanyahu “has been a great warrior prime minister and an even greater partner for peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran.” asserted
Netanyahu → say → Iran
Israelis are set to vote on 27 October in the first national elections since Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023. asserted
Hamas → set → October
“Thank you, President Trump, for the tremendous support and work together,” Netanyahu said in a Hebrew-language statement on X. “Together we will complete the mission!” asserted
we → thank → mission
The lack of an endorsement had been a blow to the Likud party politician, who has billed his close ties to Trump as a selling point for staying in power. asserted
who → bill → power
Likud attached a 35-second video to the statement, showing clips of the two leaders together and Trump praising Netanyahu. asserted
Trump → attach → Netanyahu
It is not yet clear what impact the endorsement will have on a race expected to be tight. asserted
endorsement → have → race
The absence of an endorsement was a setback for the Likud politician, who had billed his tight ties to the Republican president as a selling point for staying in power. asserted
who → bill → power
Trump's endorsement comes after months of reticence Trump has backed Netanyahu in past elections, and in November he wrote to Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to pardon Netanyahu on corruption charges. asserted
he → come → charges
In recent months, however, Trump’s remarks about the prime minister had been far more subdued, and he repeatedly demurred when asked whether he would support him. asserted
he → demur → him
Asked about it in a Time magazine interview published this month, Trump said, “I’m not involved in politics anymore,” even though he continues to campaign for and endorse US politicians. asserted
he → ask → politicians
Trump remains popular in Israel; however, many Israelis, including leading commentators, have voiced disappointment over the inconclusive outcome of the Iran war and over Trump’s ceasefire proposal, which fell short of many of the key goals the two countries had set when they jointly launched the war in February. asserted
they → remain → February
In his post on Sunday, Trump again threatened to “soon finish the job” against Iran “unless they change their ways rapidly." asserted
they → threaten → ways
He added that he might not want to if Netanyahu loses. uncertain
Netanyahu → add → ?
“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,” Trump said. asserted
Trump → have → work
He described Netanyahu as “strong, brave, and brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition, including that coming from even Israel itself.” asserted
He → describe → Israel
Trump and Netanyahu have long been close allies and appeared more aligned than ever after the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in 2025. asserted
Trump → appear → 2025
Over the course of the nearly eight-month war with Iran this year, however, they have clashed. asserted
they → clash → Iran
Trump criticised Israel’s decision to attack a key Iranian gas field in the first weeks of the war. asserted
Trump → criticise → war
In June he called Netanyahu "crazy", and he said he was “a little bit perturbed” that Israel’s fighting with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon was holding back peace talks with Iran. asserted
fighting → call → Iran
On Gaza, Netanyahu in August rejected Trump’s latest plan to advance a stalled ceasefire. asserted
Netanyahu → reject → ceasefire
The plan called for Israel to withdraw from territory it controls in Gaza before Hamas has been disarmed, and Netanyahu pushed back on it. asserted
Netanyahu → call → it
Especially in his second term, Trump has sought to put his stamp of approval on candidates in foreign elections claiming credit when they win. asserted
they → seek → credit
He endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his unsuccessful bid for a fifth term, as well as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Polish President Karol Nawrocki and several Latin American leaders. asserted
He → endorse → term
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