Donald Trump endorses Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of tight Israeli general election

United States President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming Israeli general election, according to reports from KOKH, WXLV, Middle East Eye, Semafor, and Time Magazine. The endorsement comes as Israel prepares for a closely contested vote on October 27, where poll trackers from The Economist show a tight race. As FTMQ News reported earlier, no single political party is projected to win an outright 61-seat majority in the 120-seat Knesset. [2][3][4][5][6][9][15][16]

During his endorsement, Donald Trump warned that the United States could face Iran alone, KOKH and WXLV reported. Iran International and Time Magazine noted that the endorsement arrives as a renewed conflict with Iran tests the relationship between the two leaders, with Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu both threatening renewed strikes against Iran. [2][3][8][9]

Mainstream political parties in Israel remain largely united in their opposition to the government in Tehran, Al Jazeera reported. Al Jazeera noted that when Israel launched a joint military assault on Iran with the United States in February, the Israeli government received strong support from the Jewish Israeli public and opposition parties. However, opposition figures argue that Benjamin Netanyahu has not been firm enough with Iran, according to Al Jazeera. [1]

United States President Donald Trump announced in June that Israel and Iran had agreed to cease mutual attacks, halting Israel's direct military involvement at the time, Al Jazeera reported. The joint military operation had begun on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched joint airstrikes against Iranian targets. [1][13]

In response to the political developments, Iran's foreign minister accused Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to push the United States into another conflict to avoid personal legal troubles, according to Anadolu Ajansı. Meanwhile, Tehran has warned of a direct response if military strikes resume, Iran International reported. [8][11]