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Trump endorses Benjamin Netanyahu for Oct. 27 Israeli election

politicsOct 19, 202681200

President Donald Trump formally endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection bid ahead of Israel’s October 27 election, calling Netanyahu “a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran.” Netanyahu issued a statement in Hebrew thanking Trump and saying “Together we will complete the mission.” The endorsement arrives as Netanyahu is described as embattled and as Israel faces reports of Israeli settler attacks in the West Bank that U.S. officials have condemned; Netanyahu has cast doubt on some accounts of those attacks. Observers noted the endorsement comes amid domestic unease over the Iran war and Washington’s ceasefire proposal, and France24 reported that an American president’s backing may carry less weight with Israelis dissatisfied with the conflict and its handling. The endorsement intensifies international scrutiny of Netanyahu’s campaign and may factor into voter calculations in the election nine days away.

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