Event Brief
Oct 18, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election
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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 parliamentary election. Trump praised Netanyahu as a “great warrior prime minster” and a peace partner, crediting him with joining the United States in launching strikes on Iran in February. The vote is the first national election since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s parliamentary election.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: United States
WHY: Trump endorsed Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election; no further reason was stated.
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