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  "id": 15436665,
  "title": "Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-endorses-netanyahu-in-israeli-election",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T15:26:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
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    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/trump-endorses-netanyahu-in-israeli-election/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the upcoming Israeli parliamentary election on Sunday. Trump praised Netanyahu for being \"Strong, Brave, and Brilliant\" despite facing significant opposition, even within Israel itself. The US President stated that such a leader is what the United States expects from Israel, a nation that has received immense support from Washington. Trump urged voters to endorse Netanyahu in the election for re-election as Prime Minister of Israel. In response, Netanyahu thanked Trump for his support in a social media post, expressing gratitude for the joint work and stating their commitment to complete the mission together. Israel is set to hold a national election on October 27, its first vote since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which led to war in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. This election could decide whether Netanyahu retains power after one of the most critical periods in Israel's history or faces defeat by centrist rivals advocating for a new era.",
  "summary": "Netanyahu in return thanked Trump for the endorsement via a social media post.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming election, citing war in Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-endorses-netanyahu-in-israels-upcoming-election-citing-war-in",
        "published": "2026-10-18T14:54:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-endorses-embattled-israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:02:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Axios",
        "title": "Trump endorses Netanyahu 9 days before Israel election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-endorses-netanyahu-9-days-before-israel-election",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:06:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "'Bibi Netanyahu will never let you down': Trump endorses PM days before Israeli election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/bibi-netanyahu-will-never-let-you-down-trump-endorses-pm-days-before",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:08:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-endorses-netanyahu-in-israels-upcoming-election",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:27:42.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Iran war latest: Trump endorses Netanyahu and vows to ‘finish the job’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/iran-war-latest-trump-endorses-netanyahu-and-vows-to-finish-the-job",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:32:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-endorses-netanyahu-in-israeli-election-15441881",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:32:22.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Trump says Netanyahu is the only right leader for Israel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-says-netanyahu-is-the-only-right-leader-for-israel",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:35:15.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Trump endorses Bibi for re-election, warns Israel against choosing 'wrong leader'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-endorses-bibi-for-re-election-warns-israel-against-choosing",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:45:09.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-endorses-netanyahu-in-israeli-election-15438065",
        "published": "2026-10-18T15:46:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-endorses-embattled-israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-15447932",
        "published": "2026-10-18T16:18:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-endorses-netanyahu-in-israeli-election-15452652",
        "published": "2026-10-18T16:44:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israeli election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-endorses-netanyahu-in-israeli-election-15452515",
        "published": "2026-10-18T16:59:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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