Trump backs Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections

US President Donald Trump publicly supported Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the October 27 elections.

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Donald Trump expressed support for Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election campaign as Israeli Prime Minister.
The statement was made on the social media platform Truth Social.
The Israeli parliamentary elections are scheduled for 27 October.
Trump described Netanyahu as a strong leader and a key partner in dealing with Iran.
Trump emphasized that the U.S. had done much for Israel and needs a leader like Netanyahu.

Trump stated that if Israel had an unsuitable leader, the U.S. would have to take on the work alone, and he is not inclined to do so. — vesti
Trump mentioned that he has observed Netanyahu during the most difficult times and that others would have given in under pressure, but Netanyahu became stronger. — vesti
Trump said Iran has been chanting 'Death to Israel, death to America' for 51 years and that it is only a matter of time before Iran acts on this. — vesti
Trump previously told Newsmax he distrusts everyone in politics, calling this approach normal. — vesti
Trump mentioned that Netanyahu conducted a military operation against Iran together with the U.S., and that another leader would not have agreed to such measures. — interfax
The Israeli parliamentary elections are scheduled for 27 октября 2026. — interfax