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Netanyahu endorsed by Trump in election

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late in his reelection campaign, a coveted boost because of Trump's popularity but one that the American had withheld for months as the vote neared and the leaders' strategies in th…

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Despite long history with Netanyahu, Trump hedges as Israel vote nears (opens Al Jazeera)

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    US president has not endorsed Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 election amid shifting public sentiment.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Trump says he hasn’t thought about endorsing in Israeli elections (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump said he has not focused much on whether he will endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his reelection bid. “We haven’t even thought about it,” Trump told reporters Tuesday morning before traveling to Alaska.

  3. Breitbart News

    Trump Says He ‘May Endorse Somebody’ as Netanyahu Faces Pivotal Israeli Election (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he may endorse a candidate in Israel's upcoming national election, raising the possibility of a high-profile American intervention as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fights to extend his historic tenure in a closely contested vote that could determine his p…

  4. Investor's Business Daily

    Trump Endorses Netanyahu. What Investors Need To Know About The Israeli Election. (opens Investor's Business Daily)

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    President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the latter's upcoming election on Oct. 27.

  5. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Endorses Netanyahu, Warns on Iran (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    President Donald Trump said he does not trust anyone in politics, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while describing their relationship and military cooperation as successful. Trump said Israeli officials would like him involved in Netanyahu’s reelection campaign but stopped short…

  6. Fox News

    Netanyahu praises Trump's 'wicked sense of humor,' defends ironclad alliance ahead of historic Israel vote (opens Fox News)

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    Benjamin 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.

  7. End Time Headlines

    Trump declines to endorse Netanyahu in upcoming election race, ‘I don’t trust anybody’ (opens End Time Headlines)

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    US President Donald Trump has declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bid for reelection, even as the campaign for the upcoming Knesset elections intensifies. In a Thursday interview with Newsmax, Trump acknowledged pressure to take a public stance but stopped short of any co…

  8. Just the News

    Trump endorses Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election: 'Great warrior' (opens Just the News)

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    "Bibi Netanyahu has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump writes

  9. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participates in a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on September 29, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

  10. Axios

    Trump endorses Netanyahu 9 days before Israel election (opens Axios)

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    President Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, just nine days ahead of Israel's Oct. 27 elections. Why it matters: Trump's decision to weigh in nine days ahead of the election could give Netanyahu a boost at a critical moment in the Israeli leader's fight for political…

  11. New York Post

    Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s elections: ‘Will never let you down’ (opens New York Post)

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    Trump hailed Netanyahu, whose party is facing a tough race, as the right partner for the US to have against Iran as he called for Israelis to flock to the polls to support the prime minister.

  12. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Trump backs Netanyahu in Israeli election after months of withholding support (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection, a coveted boost because of Trump’s popularity but one that the U.S. leader withheld for months as their strategies in the Middle East diverged.

  13. Bloomberg

    Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Reelection as Israeli Leader (opens Bloomberg)

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    US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following months of increasing strain between the two leaders.

  14. The Hill

    Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump on Sunday endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he seeks another term less than a week before Israel holds its elections. Trump directed a Truth Social post to "the Great People of Israel" and called "Bibi" Netanyahu "a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greate…

  15. Al-Monitor

    Trump endorses Netanyahu in close Israeli election (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Doina Chiacu and Alexander Cornwell WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV, Oct 18 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu as the longtime Israeli prime minister struggles for an edge in next week's parliamentary election.

  16. Al-Monitor

    Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli election (opens Al-Monitor)

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    WASHINGTON, Oct 18 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday for the upcoming Israeli parliamentary election. "Bibi Netanyahu has been Strong, Brave, and Brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition, including that coming from even Israel, itself," Trump …

  17. Washington Examiner

    Trump backs Netanyahu for reelection, says Israeli PM critical ally against Iran (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection, praising the longtime leader as a critical American ally in the war against Iran and warning his exit could leave the United States shouldering more of the conflict.

  18. CBS News

    Trump endorses Israel's Netanyahu ahead of reelection bid (opens CBS News)

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    Israelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

  19. France 24

    Trump endorses embattled Israeli PM Netanyahu ahead of October 27 election (opens France 24)

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    US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections. It was not clear what impact the endorsement would have on voters, since many Israelis have expressed disappointment with Trump over the outcome of the Iran war and the US president…

  20. Al Jazeera

    Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli legislative elections (opens Al Jazeera)

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    In a social media post ahead of the October 27 election, Trump calls Netanyahu a 'Strong, Brave, and Brilliant' leader.

  21. Fox News

    Trump says Netanyahu needs to be re-elected, or else US will have to 'finish the job’ against Iran alone (opens Fox News)

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    Trump called Benjamin Netanyahu a "great warrior" and urged Israeli voters to back Likud in the Oct. 27 Knesset elections amid the war on Iran.

  22. Breitbart News

    Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Reelection: 'Has Been Strong, Brave, and Brilliant' (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection, describing him as having "been strong, brave, and brilliant.'

  23. Legal Insurrection

    BREAKING: Trump Gives Netanyahu Full Endorsement (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Trump endorses Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election as polls show a tight race and no clear parliamentary majority. The post BREAKING: Trump Gives Netanyahu Full Endorsement first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion .

  24. Salon

    Trump wades into Israel’s election to back ally Netanyahu (opens Salon)

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    Endorsing Netanyahu, Trump suggests Israel's election could shape future U.S. military action against Iran

  25. Wall Street Journal

    Trump Endorses Israel’s Netanyahu for Re-election (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    The embattled Israeli leader had long sought Trump’s backing in tight elections scheduled for this month.

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