Trump issues final message as Israel prepares for neck-and-neck election
US President Donald Trump has publicly re-endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of a highly competitive national election. The endorsement comes amidst ongoing tensions regarding Iran and potential future military actions.
Why it matters
International involvement in Israeli elections and the potential for regional military escalation in the Middle East have significant implications for global security and US foreign policy.
shares Share article US President Donald Trump has re-endorsed embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , hinting that further military action against Iran could be in the works as Israelis prepare for a hugely consequential and closely contested election.
The polls to elect Israel’s next parliament open from 7am on Tuesday, October 27 local time (4pm Tuesday AEDT) and close at 10pm that night (7am Wednesday AEDT).
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets supporters at a Tel Aviv market. Ariel Schalit
Polls forecast an extremely tight race, suggesting trouble for the incumbent government.
Trump, who gave Netanyahu a relatively belated, if full-throated, endorsement last week after mounting private tensions between the two leaders, re-issued his backing for the incumbent in a Truth Social post on Monday.
“As everyone is aware, including the enemy, Bibi and I have had a great relationship in winning together,” Trump said.
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