US President Donald Trump has declared his "complete and total endorsement" of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections due in less than 10 days. In a message posted on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump praised Netanyahu as "strong, brave, and brilliant." He stated that he watched Netanyahu under "the most trying of times" and that normal men or women would have wilted under the pressure, but Netanyahu did not.
Key points
US President Donald Trump has declared his "complete and total endorsement" of Israeli Pr…: US President Donald Trump has declared his "complete and total endorsement" of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections due in less than 10 days.
In a message posted on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump praised Netanyahu as "s…: In a message posted on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump praised Netanyahu as "strong, brave, and brilliant." He stated that he watched Netanyahu under "the most trying of times" and that normal men or women would have wilted under
Sources checked by our analysis pipeline: 1
This is an entry from: Live: Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming election
Trump gives Netanyahu ‘complete and total endorsement’ ahead of Israeli election
18 October 2026 18:36 BST
US President Donald Trump has declared his “complete and total endorsement” of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections due in less than 10 days.
In a message posted on his Truth Social platform on Sunday and addressed to the Israeli people, Trump praised Netanyahu as “strong, brave, and brilliant”.
“I have watched Bibi [Netanyahu] under the most trying of times. Normal men or women in such situations would have wilted under the pressure — but Bibi did not wilt. He actually got stronger,” Trump wrote.
“Please let this letter serve to represent my complete and total endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu in his upcoming race for re-election as prime minister of Israel. BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
Read more: Trump gives Netanyahu ‘complete and total endorsement’ ahead of Israeli election
Palestinians in Gaza City held a mass funeral for 75 individuals killed in a conflict, emphasizing the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the need for international intervention.
The European Union's tariffs aimed at China are hitting Ukraine, with the country's steel industry facing significant challenges due to the imposed measures. The steel boss calls for the EU to reconsider the tariffs, arguing they lack consideration for Ukraine's situation. Despite a free-trade agreement, the EU has introduced separate trade protection measures, limiting the amount of steel that can enter the EU tax-free.
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde met Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff after a firing incident in Mumbai's Juhu area, where Shroff sustained injuries to his left hand. Shinde assured Shroff and his family of state government support, while Shroff's driver was also injured. The state government vowed to take action against threats to public figures.