Trump Again Endorses Netanyahu, Who Touts Backing Ahead of First Israeli Election Since Oct. 7 Attack
US President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington, DC, US, Sept. 29, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque US President Donald Trump has reiterated his public endorsement of Israeli…
Assessment
Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu in the final hours before Israel's election gives the prime minister a powerful closing argument. This is the first Israeli election since the Oct. 7 attacks, so voters are weighing security and leadership directly. Watch whether Trump's support moves undecided voters or stiffens opposition among those who view the alignment as problematic.