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Trump Claims Netanyahu’s Success Even as Israel Vote Remains Unsettled

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Newest development Oct 28, 2026 · 3 reportsTrump Claims Netanyahu’s Success Even as Israel Vote Remains Unsettled

Donald Trump took credit for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stronger-than-expected performance in Israel’s election.

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  1. Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, suggests they may restart war on Iran

    Headline from Hawaiitribune Herald ·

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    Trump Claims Netanyahu’s Success Even as Israel Vote Remains Unsettled

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. The Jewish Voice

    Trump Renews Endorsement of Netanyahu on Eve of Israeli Election, Declaring America and Israel Must “Finish the Job” Against Iran (opens The Jewish Voice)

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    The Jewish Voice's feed description

    Trump Renews Endorsement of Netanyahu on Eve of Israeli Election, Declaring America and Israel Must “Finish the Job” Against Iran American President Invokes Devastating Military Campaigns, Iran’s Crippled Armed Forces and Naval Blockade as He Urges Israelis to Consider Netanyahu’s Wartime Leadership…

  2. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, suggests they may restart war on Iran (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted of his endorsement from Donald Trump on the eve of Israel’s election, suggesting the two leaders could restart their war against Iran if he wins, after Trump said they should “finish the job.”

  3. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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  4. Breitbart News

    Trump Credits Netanyahu Comeback to His Endorsement as Right-Wing Bloc Nears Majority (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Donald Trump credited his endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with helping drive a comeback in Israel's election Wednesday as the latest partial returns showed the premier's right-wing bloc closing in on a parliamentary majority.

  5. Al-Monitor

    After Israel vote, Trump says will 'look' at helping Netanyahu form unity government (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    President Donald Trump could get involved in Israel's government formation after taking the unusual step of endorsing the sitting prime minister.

  6. Newsweek

    Trump Claims Netanyahu’s Success Even as Israel Vote Remains Unsettled (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Donald Trump took credit for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stronger-than-expected performance in Israel’s election.

  7. Breitbart News

    Trump Declares Netanyahu in ‘Pretty Good Shape’ as Israeli PM Seeks Majority, Says He Would Consider Eventually Helping Broker a Unity Government (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in “pretty good shape now” after defying election projections and indicated he would consider helping broker a national unity government.