President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 18, nine days before Israel’s scheduled October 27 national election.
Trump announced his support on social media, emphasizing their partnership against Iran. Netanyahu welcomed the endorsement in a statement posted on X.
The announcement gives Netanyahu a public show of support from Washington during a closely contested campaign. It follows disagreements between the leaders over Middle East strategy.
Israel’s upcoming vote will be its first national election since the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. The endorsement’s influence on voters remains uncertain.
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wsj/world/middle-east/trump-endorses-israels-netanyahu-for-re-election-aaad0b98
