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Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election on Sunday.
Trump made the endorsement in a post on his Truth Social platform, calling Netanyahu strong, brave and brilliant.
Israel's parliamentary election is set for October 27, and it is the country's first vote since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack.
Israel's response to the attack included wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, which plunged West Asia into turmoil.
The vote will decide whether Netanyahu stays in power after a consequential period in Israel's history.
Centrist rivals are promising a new era if they defeat him.
The election is the next step in deciding Israel's political direction.
Donald Trump endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election as Israel’s prime minister on October 18.
Israel is due to hold parliamentary elections on October 27.
A Maariv poll cited by Middle East Eye put Netanyahu’s coalition and the opposition bloc at 51 seats each, below the 61 needed for a majority.
Trump also warned that the United States would act against Iran if Tehran did not change course, and said he was reluctant to do so without Netanyahu in office.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- What
- Trump gave Netanyahu his “complete and total endorsement” ahead of the election.
- When
- Sunday, October 18, 2026; the election is scheduled for October 27.
- Where
- Trump posted his endorsement on Truth Social.
- Why
- Trump praised Netanyahu and said he was a strong partner, including in confronting Iran.
Netanyahu and his coalition
Opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot
Electoral outlook
Netanyahu and his coalition
Trump endorsed Netanyahu for re-election.
Opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot
The opposition bloc is competing with Netanyahu’s coalition; its leaders promise a new era.
Poll standing
Netanyahu and his coalition
Netanyahu’s coalition was projected to win 51 seats.
Opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot
The opposition bloc was also projected to win 51 seats.
Trump posted his endorsement of Netanyahu on Truth Social.
Israel is scheduled to hold its national election.
- Endorsement
- Trump called it his “complete and total endorsement” of Netanyahu.
- Election date
- October 27, 2026
- Coalition poll
- 51 seats for Netanyahu’s coalition, according to a Maariv poll cited by Middle East Eye.
- Opposition poll
- 51 seats for the opposition bloc, according to the same poll.
- Majority threshold
- 61 seats in parliament
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What people are saying
I have watched Bibi [Netanyahu] under the most trying of times. Normal men or women in such situations would have wilted under the pressure — but Bibi did not wilt. He actually got stronger
Please let this Letter serve to represent my Complete and Total Endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu in his upcoming Race for Re-Election as Prime Minister of Israel.
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
Thank you, President Trump, for your tremendous support and partnership