Trump endorses Israel's Netanyahu ahead of reelection bid

First seen Oct 18, 2026, 11:17 AM ET · Updated Oct 18, 2026, 12:18 PM ET · 5 outlets

5 outlets (CBS News, PBS NewsHour, The Hill, Axios and NYT) are covering this story.

CBS News reports: “Israelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.”
The Hill reports: “President Trump on Sunday endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he seeks another term less than a week before Israel holds its elections. Trump directed a Truth Social post to "the …”
Axios reports: “President Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, just nine days ahead of Israel's Oct. 27 elections. Why it matters: Trump's decision to weigh in nine days ahead of the…”

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