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Trump backs Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections
Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 elections.
In brief
Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 elections. Trump publicly endorsed Netanyahu as Israel's prime minister ahead of October 27 parliamentary elections. Originally reported by Dw.
Trump endorses Netanyahu
Trump announced his complete and total endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“Please let this Letter serve to represent my Complete and Total Endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu”
Elections on October 27
Israel holds parliamentary elections on October 27 with opinion polls showing neither Netanyahu nor opposition secure 61 seats needed for coalition.
Trump's Iran war comment
Trump called Netanyahu a 'Great Warrior Prime Minister' and warned US would act alone against Iran if Netanyahu lost.
“If Israel has the wrong Leader, which would be anyone other than Bibi, America will have to do this work ourselves, and I am not inclined to do so”
Netanyahu's response
Netanyahu thanked Trump for 'tremendous support' and pledged joint action against Iran.
“Together we will complete the mission”
Opposition reaction
Netanyahu's challenger Gadi Eisenkot praised Trump's security contribution but stressed Israeli public decides leaders.
“the Israeli public are the only ones who decide who is the country's next leader”
Netanyahu's past Trump ties
Netanyahu previously used Trump's support in 2019 billboards showing him shaking hands with Trump and Putin.
In short
Trump publicly endorsed Netanyahu as Israel's prime minister ahead of October 27 parliamentary elections.
