Trump urges Israelis to re-elect Netanyahu before Tuesday vote
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 01:20 · Archive
US President Donald Trump has urged Israelis to vote for Benjamin Netanyahu in Tuesday's elections. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called Netanyahu an 'outstanding warrior prime minister' and said the pair could 'finish the job' in Iran.
Trump said: 'There can no longer be the chant heard around the world of "Death to America, death to Israel," and there won't be.' He previously endorsed Netanyahu in a statement calling him 'strong, brave and brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition', adding that 'Bibi Netanyahu will never let you down'.
Tuesday's vote is the first national election in Israel since Hamas's attack on 7 October 2023. The Japan Times reports that Netanyahu is touting Trump's endorsement during the campaign, suggesting Israel and the US may restart military action against Iran if he wins.
How it is being reported
- Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of voteThe Israeli prime minister suggested Israel and the U.S. may restart their war on Iran if he wins.The Japan Times · 27 Oct, 00:54
- Trump calls on Israel to re-elect Netanyahu in tomorrow's elections so they can 'finish the job' in IranIn the Truth Social post, Trump added: 'When you go to the Polls please remember that Bibi has been an outstanding warrior prime minister!Daily Mail · 26 Oct, 08:37
In this story: Donald Trump · Benjamin Netanyahu · Israel · Iran · United States · Hamas
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