Donald Trump Endorses Benjamin Netanyahu in Israeli Elections

Donald Trump, former President of the United States, endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu, the incumbent Prime Minister of Israel, during the 2026 Israeli elections. The endorsement was reported by The Jerusalem Post and Middle East Eye, both published on October 25, 2026, within a short time frame. Trump's statement emphasized a call for Israel and the U.S. to 'finish the job,' a phrase interpreted as a reference to continued support for Israel's policies in the region. The Jerusalem Post published two articles with slightly different headlines, one stating that Trump 'repeats endorsement of Netanyahu' and the other that he 'endorses Benjamin Netanyahu.' Middle East Eye used a slightly different phrasing, stating that Trump 'reiterates endorsement of Netanyahu in Israeli elections.' Neither outlet provided specific details about the policies or timing of Trump's endorsement, focusing instead on the political implications of the endorsement. The endorsement was framed as part of a broader political discourse surrounding the Israeli elections, with no additional context provided by the sources. The alignment between Trump and Netanyahu was seen as a significant development in U.S.-Israel relations.