Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his support ahead of the upcoming Israeli parliamentary elections on October 27. Netanyahu, who thanked Trump for his "tremendous support" and their "work together," emphasized their commitment to completing the mission.
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Netanyahu thanked Trump for "tremendous support" and their "work together" ahead of the I…: Netanyahu thanked Trump for "tremendous support" and their "work together" ahead of the Israeli elections.
Netanyahu emphasized their commitment to completing the mission.: Netanyahu emphasized their commitment to completing the mission.
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Netanyahu thanks Trump for 'tremendous support' before Israel elections
18 October 2026 16:33 BST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday thanked US President Donald Trump for his support ahead of the country's parliamentary elections on 27 October.
"Thank you, President Trump, for your tremendous support and for our work together. Together we will complete the mission!" Netanyahu wrote on his X account after the publication of a letter from the US leader assuring him of his full support in the elections.
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