WASHINGTON, October 26, 2026: US President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s elections, urging voters to re-elect him so the two leaders can complete the work they started together.
In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump reaffirmed his support for Netanyahu, describing him as a wartime leader and highlighting their cooperation on military operations involving Iran.
The endorsement came a day before the Israeli elections, with Trump calling on voters to give Netanyahu another term in office.
Trump said Israelis should vote for Netanyahu to allow the two leaders to finish their joint agenda, pointing to what he described as major military successes achieved during their partnership.
He praised Netanyahu’s leadership during military operations and described him as an important partner in efforts to counter Iran.
The US president also claimed that their joint actions had prevented Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Trump referred to slogans previously directed against Israel and the United States, saying that those voices were no longer being heard.
In a further show of support, Trump warned that electing a leader other than Netanyahu could force Washington to assume greater responsibility for the unfinished work.
He suggested that the United States might have to handle those matters independently if Israeli voters chose a different prime minister.
Trump added that he had no desire to take on that responsibility himself.
The remarks underline Trump’s strong political support for Netanyahu and his preference for continued cooperation between their administrations.
His intervention also places the US-Israel relationship at the centre of the Israeli election campaign, particularly regarding military cooperation and policy towards Iran.
The statements about Iran’s nuclear programme and military achievements represent Trump’s claims and were not independently substantiated in the supplied report.