Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Oct 18, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Trump endorses Netanyahu for reelection
By The BriefBrief
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection on Sunday, late in Netanyahu’s campaign ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 vote. In a social media post, Trump called Netanyahu a “Great Warrior Prime Minister” and a partner for peace in combating Iran. Trump had withheld his backing for months as the leaders’ Middle East strategies diverged.
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump called Netanyahu a partner for peace in combating Iran; no further reason for the endorsement was stated.
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