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  "id": 15475805,
  "title": "'Why take a chance?' Trump backs Netanyahu, wants good relationship to continue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/why-take-a-chance-trump-backs-netanyahu-wants-good-relationship-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T19:40:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-912097"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump said in an interview with N12 News that he always intended to back Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but chose not to express his support right away. Trump explained that he made his endorsement public because he values their strong relationship and anticipates continuing to work together on \"good things.\" When asked if his support meant he wouldn't collaborate with another Israeli leader, Trump responded, \"Why take a chance?\" He further warned against electing anyone other than Netanyahu, stating that \"America will have to do this work ourselves\" if the wrong leader is chosen. In a direct address to the Israeli public, Trump declared his complete and total endorsement of Netanyahu for re-election, vowing that \"Bibi Netanyahu will never let you down!\" Netanyahu responded with gratitude for Trump's endorsement, expressing confidence that together they would prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump's endorsement followed a previous interview where he declined to publicly support Netanyahu's reelection campaign, citing a lack of trust in others within the political realm.",
  "summary": "\"I decided to express support for Netanyahu because we have a good relationship, and that we will continue to do good things together,\" Trump told N12.",
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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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