Netanyahu thanked Trump for his endorsement ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections, highlighting a shared goal of completing the work begun by the Trump administration. This comes as Netanyahu prepares for the elections and as Trump's administration faces criticism for its Middle East policies.
Key points
Netanyahu thanked Trump for his endorsement ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections.: Netanyahu thanked Trump for his endorsement ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections.
The shared goal is to complete the work begun by the Trump administration.: The shared goal is to complete the work begun by the Trump administration.
Trump's administration faces criticism for its Middle East policies.: Trump's administration faces criticism for its Middle East policies.
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Netanyahu to Trump: 'We have a job to finish'
19 October 2026 18:16 BST
"Donald, we have a job to finish. You said it, and we will finish it together," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump in a phone call, following Trump's public endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections.
"I'm so grateful for this incredible endorsement. You've been an incredible leader of the free world, of America ... by far the greatest friend Israel ever had and will have in the White House," he added in the video of the call released by his office on Monday.
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