Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 3:10 AM ET
Oct 18, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli reelection campaign
By The BriefBrief
President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late in Netanyahu’s reelection campaign, saying in a social media post that he was a “Great Warrior Prime Minister” and a partner for peace in confronting Iran. Israelis are scheduled to vote Oct. 27, the first national election since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Donald Trump endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection as Israeli prime minister.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: United States
WHY: Trump described Netanyahu as a partner for peace in confronting Iran; the reason for the endorsement was not otherwise stated.
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