US President Donald Trump endorses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection in a post on Truth Social addressed to Israelis, days ahead of the country’s parliamentary vote on October 27. Multiple outlets report Trump describes Netanyahu as “strong, brave, and brilliant,” and says he “will never let you down,” framing the endorsement as a message of support for Netanyahu’s leadership through mounting political and regional pressures.
Several reports say Trump also warns that if Netanyahu is not in office, the United States may have to deal with Iran’s nuclear or military posture more directly. Trump suggests he would be reluctant to “finish the job” against Iran without Netanyahu, arguing America could end up doing the work alone if Israel chooses an alternative leader.
Coverage also notes the domestic political context: outlets describe a tight or deadlocked race between Netanyahu’s bloc and an opposition bloc led by former army general Gadi Eisenkot, with polls indicating neither side clearly reaches the seats needed for a parliamentary majority. Netanyahu publicly thanks Trump, according to reports, reflecting the close alignment described by US media.
