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Trump Endorses Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Election

US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection ahead of Israel's October 27 elections. In a social media post, Trump called Netanyahu a "Great Warrior Prime Minister" and a "greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran." The endorsement's impact on voters was uncertain, with some Israelis reportedly disappointed by Trump's handling of the Iran war and ceasefire proposals.

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections. It was not clear what impact the endorsement would have on voters, since many Israelis have expressed disappointment with Trump over the outcome of the Iran war and the US president's ceasefire proposal.

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US President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's 27 October election and warned that the United States may not continue its current role if Israel changes leaders. Netanyahu is now using the endorsement in his campaign, airing a phone call in which Trump predicted victory and raised possible further joint action against Iran, while polls continue to show Netanyahu's bloc lacks a majority.

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Netanyahu is now using Trump's endorsement in his election campaign, airing a phone call in which Trump predicted victory and raised possible further joint action against Iran.

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Trump endorses embattled Israeli PM Netanyahu ahead of October 27 election

US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections. It was not clear what impact the endorsement would have on voters, since many Israelis have expressed disappointment with Trump over the outcome of the Iran war and the US president's ceasefire proposal.

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Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection

Israelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

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