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Trump endorses ally Netanyahu in Israeli election, praising ‘great warrior prime minister’

Trump endorses ally Netanyahu in Israeli election, praising ‘great warrior prime minister’
South China Morning Post Sunday 18 October 2026, 17:04 UTC By Reuters 1 min read
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US President Donald Trump on ⁠Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu ⁠as the long-time Israeli prime minister struggles for an edge in next week’s parliamentary election. Trump praised Netanyahu as a “great warrior prime minister” and peace partner, crediting him with joining the United States in launching strikes on Iran in February.

US President Donald Trump on ⁠Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu ⁠as the long-time Israeli prime minister struggles for an edge in next week’s parliamentary election. Trump praised Netanyahu as a “great warrior prime minister” and peace partner, crediting him with joining the United States in launching strikes on Iran in February. The conflict, in ‌its seventh month, has disrupted energy markets globally and wreaked havoc across the Middle East, damaging critical infrastructure and...
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