Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Best U.S. Partner in Tight Israeli Election

New York Times Sunday 18 October 2026, 15:17 UTC By Tyler Pager 1 min read

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“Bibi Netanyahu has been Strong, Brave, and Brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition,” President Trump wrote of the Israeli prime minister on Sunday.

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