Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection

NPR News Monday 19 October 2026, 05:35 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read

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Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran." (Image credit: Alex Brandon)

Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran."

(Image credit: Alex Brandon)

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