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Trump endorses ally Netanyahu in Israeli election, praising ‘great warrior prime minister’

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US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday ahead of Israel’s October 27 parliamentary election, praising him as a “great warrior prime minister” for his cooperation with the US in strikes against Iran. Despite Trump’s support, Netanyahu faces uncertain public backing in Israel due to declining support for the US leader among Israelis. Trump highlighted Netanyahu's resilience and leadership during challenging times on Truth Social, emphasizing his role in joint military actions with the United States.

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On October 18, 2026, US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Truth Social ahead of Israel's parliamentary election scheduled for October 27. Trump praised Netanyahu as a "Great Warrior Prime Minister" and an essential ally in combatting Iran. However, a poll by Channel 12 TV station on October 20 found that Trump’s endorsement had little to no effect on voter intentions and may have even damaged Netanyahu's chances; the survey showed Netanyahu's Likud party receiving only 21 of Parliament’s 120 seats compared to 24 for Yeshar, led by main challenger Gadi Eisenkot.

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Trump PERSON · 4× Israeli NORP · 3× Netanyahu PERSON · 3× Bibi PERSON · 2× Benjamin Netanyahu PERSON · 1× Bibi Netanyahu PERSON · 1× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Iran GPE · 1× Israel GPE · 1× the United States GPE · 1×

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Trump’s support is not certain to give Netanyahu a boost in the October 27 election as Israeli public support for the US leader diminishes US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu as the long-time Israeli prime minister struggles for an edge in next week’s parliamentary election.

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🔮 Normal men or women in such situations would have wilted under the pressure – But Bibi did not wilt, he actually got stronger, and maintains that same Strength today.”

2026-10-18 · South China Morning Post

Trump endorses ally Netanyahu in Israeli election, praising ‘great warrior prime minister’ · assertive framing

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Trump endorses ally Netanyahu in Israeli election, praising ‘great warrior prime minister’ asserted

Trump → endorse → minister

minister → give → election

Trump praised Netanyahu as a “great warrior prime minister” and peace partner, crediting him with joining the United States in launching strikes on Iran in February. asserted

Trump → praise → February

The conflict, in its seventh month, has disrupted energy markets globally and wreaked havoc across the Middle East, damaging critical infrastructure and destabilising regional economies. asserted

conflict → disrupt → economies

“Bibi Netanyahu has been Strong, Brave, and Brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition, including that coming from even Israel, itself,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Despite all of that, he has endured and, in fact, he has thrived! asserted

he → include → fact

I have watched Bibi under the most trying of times. asserted

I → watch → times

Normal men or women in such situations would have wilted under the pressure – But Bibi did not wilt, he actually got stronger, and maintains that same Strength today.” asserted

he → wilt → Strength