{
  "id": 15569922,
  "title": "Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/trump-endorses-netanyahu-ahead-of-israels-october-27-election",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T05:48:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/trump-endorses-netanyahu-ahead-of-israels-october-27-election/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the run-up to Israel's upcoming parliamentary election on October 27. In a video released by Netanyahu's Likud party, the Israeli leader claimed that Trump and he had \"crushed Iran,\" suggesting that a second term would allow him to continue working with the U.S. president to \"eliminate the Iranian threat over the next two years, or even sooner.\" This endorsement arrives less than two weeks before Israel's first election since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.\n\nOpposition politicians have accused Netanyahu of personal responsibility for the attack, alleging that he ignored warnings before the assault. Despite this, Netanyahu and Trump have collaborated closely on Israel's military actions, including strikes against Iran. The U.S. president's backing is expected to bolster Netanyahu's re-election campaign.\n\nTrump expressed his support for Netanyahu on his Truth Social platform, praising the Israeli leader's strength, bravery, and brilliance despite opposition within Israel and elsewhere. He emphasized that the United States seeks a partner in Israel that has done much for the country, and he pledged to endorse Netanyahu's re-election bid.\n\nNetanyahu responded to Trump's endorsement, expressing gratitude for the U.S. president's support and their joint efforts. He urged voters to pay attention to Trump's remarks, arguing that their cooperation had yielded significant results, but further work remained. Trump himself has described Israel as \"our greatest friend,\" although the relationship has faced tensions over Iran, with Trump pursuing a negotiated settlement while Netanyahu has argued against diplomatic agreement.",
  "summary": "United States President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s closely contested parliamentary election scheduled for October 27, throwing his support behind the veteran leader’s bid for another term in office. Netanyahu highlighted his strong ties with Trump in a video released by his Likud party, claiming that the two […] Trump endorses Netanyahu…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Netanyahu warns future US president could be hostile to Israel, eyes close ties with India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/netanyahu-warns-future-us-president-could-be-hostile-to-israel-eyes",
        "published": "2026-10-19T04:18:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Netanyahu Seeks Stronger India Ties, Warns Future US President Could Be Hostile Towards Israel Ahead Of October 27 Election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/netanyahu-seeks-stronger-india-ties-warns-future-us-president-could",
        "published": "2026-10-19T05:02:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Netanyahu warns Israel could face ‘hostile’ US president after Trump, eyes India ties — 'Not a small country'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/netanyahu-warns-israel-could-face-hostile-us-president-after-trump",
        "published": "2026-10-19T05:51:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}