Donald Trump shared a Just The News article on Saturday, June 20, 2026, that examined Benjamin Netanyahu’s chances in Israel’s coming election and Trump’s possible influence on the outcome. The article said Trump is weighing alternative candidates, including Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, while stressing that his support could decide the race. It also quoted Trump as saying, “I have a good relationship with Bibi, but he needs to be more rational,” and, “I’m prepared to meet with him, he’s doing a very good job, but he has to be a little more rational.”
The article presented Trump as critical of the length and conduct of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, saying he wants a “softer approach” and considers the current strategy “too aggressive and lacking judgment.” It said he is worried the fighting is hurting regional stability and could complicate efforts to implement agreements with Iran. The piece also said Trump believes prolonged military action delays regional stabilization and even efforts to lower global oil prices.
According to the article, Trump would likely continue backing Netanyahu, but only if future actions do not undermine stability or violate ceasefire terms. It said tensions between the two sides are rising because Netanyahu is seeking more decisive results or regime-change moves that are not part of current agreements. The article also noted that Netanyahu’s right-wing allies, including Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, have publicly opposed parts of the deal and said Israel is not bound by it.
The post Trump shared highlighted his view that he is central to Israel’s security. At the G7 summit, Trump said, “Without my help, there would not be a State of Israel today.”
