Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election
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President Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections on 27 October, calling him a 'great warrior prime minister'.
President Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday ahead of Israel's election on 27 October, calling him a 'great warrior prime minister' and 'an even greater partner for peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran'.
Trump's post on Truth Social highlighted Netanyahu's resilience under pressure. 'Bibi Netanyahu has been Strong, Brave, and Brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition, including that coming from even Israel, itself. Despite all of that, he has endured and, in fact, he has thrived!' Trump wrote.
Netanyahu responded by thanking Trump for his 'tremendous support and the joint work'. His Likud Party released a 35-second video showing the two leaders together with Trump praising the prime minister.
The endorsement comes after Trump had withheld his backing for months as the leaders' strategies in the Middle East diverged. Netanyahu had billed his ties to the Republican president as a reason to remain in power, making the earlier absence of an endorsement a setback.
In an earlier appearance on 'Life, Liberty & Levin', Netanyahu offered rare insight into his relationship with Trump, praising the president's 'wicked sense of humor' and their shared understanding of security concerns. 'Our rapport not only comes from knowing each other for so many years, it's also from understanding that we face a common danger and that we have to protect our common future,' Netanyahu said.
It remains unclear what impact Trump's endorsement will have on what is expected to be a tight race. Netanyahu's government, the most nationalist and far-right in Israel's history, faces domestic criticism over security failures and international criticism over the treatment of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Many Israelis, including leading commentators, have expressed disappointment with Trump over the inconclusive outcome of the Iran conflict and his ceasefire proposal, which fell short of key goals when the countries jointly launched the operation in February.
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- Trump endorses Israel's Netanyahu ahead of reelection bidIsraelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.CBS News · 18 Oct, 17:04
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- Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections, calling him 'great warrior prime minister'Donald Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the Israeli elections later this month, calling him a "great warrior prime minister".Sky News · 18 Oct, 15:50
- Netanyahu praises Trump's 'wicked sense of humor,' defends ironclad alliance ahead of historic Israel voteBenjamin Netanyahu praised Donald Trump's "wicked sense of humor" and warmth in a rare look at their bond ahead of Israel's Oct. 27 election.Fox News · 17 Oct, 18:34
In this story: Benjamin Netanyahu · Donald Trump · Israel · Iran · Likud Party
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