Israel: Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of elections

US President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's parliamentary elections on October 27.

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US President Donald Trump has announced his 'complete and total' endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's parliamentary elections on October 27.

According to Trump, Netanyahu is a 'Great Warrior Prime Minister' and has commended him for his role in the war against Iran.

Trump said the US would be alone in the war against Iran if Netanyahu were not re-elected, also mentioning the chant often sung at events by Iran's Revolutionary Guards that calls for both the US' and Israel's death.

Netanyahu thanked the US leader for his 'tremendous support' and posted on his X account, alluding to the joint campaign by the two countries against Iran.

Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's main challenger, reacted to Trump's endorsement by saying the Israeli public are the only ones who decide who is the country's next leader.

Speaking at an event in Tel Aviv, Eisenkot voiced his appreciation of Trump's 'large contribution' to Israel's security, but added that the US administration will learn to work with whichever government the public decides on.

Trump's endorsement comes just months after he labelled Netanyahu 'crazy' and days after suggesting he does not trust him, but he has now written a glowing endorsement of the Israeli prime minister.