Trump endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection ahead of Israel's October 27 election, calling him a 'great warrior prime minister' and a partner in combating Iran. The endorsement came as Netanyahu faces a close-fought election and scrutiny over his government's handling of the war with Iran.
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US President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's 27 October election and warned that the United States may not continue its current role if Israel changes leaders. Netanyahu is now using the endorsement in his campaign, airing a phone call in which Trump predicted victory and raised possible further joint action against Iran, while polls continue to show Netanyahu's bloc lacks a majority.
5 sources · 5 reports · Last updated 20 Oct 2026
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Netanyahu is now using Trump's endorsement in his election campaign, airing a phone call in which Trump predicted victory and raised possible further joint action against Iran.
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Netanyahu aired a phone call with Trump in which the US president predicted Netanyahu would win and they discussed possible further joint action against Iran.
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Trump warned that the United States may not continue its current role if Israel changes leaders.
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Trump posted a social-media endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of the 27 October election, calling him a 'great warrior prime minister,' a 'Strong, Brave, and Brilliant' leader, an 'even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran,' and saying any other candidate would be the 'wrong Leader.'
Earlier coverage
- 'Netanyahu is fighting for his political career', expert says a week ahead of crucial vote Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu basked in Donald Trump's endorsement on Monday ahead of close-fought elections, airing a phone call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster Univ…
- Trump Endorses Netanyahu Days Before Israeli Election as Iran War Tests Friendship The U.S. President gave his full backing to the Israeli Prime Minister despite a rocky relationship in recent months.
- Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran."