Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Israeli Election, Citing Iran Threat
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection on Sunday, nine days before Israel's vote, stating that only Netanyahu could effectively partner with the US against Iran. Trump praised Netanyahu as a "warrior" and "partner for peace," warning that another leader would leave the US to fight Iran alone. Netanyahu welcomed the endorsement, urging voters to support him based on Trump's backing. Opposition figures, however, asserted that Israelis alone will choose their prime minister.
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- Donald Trump endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu for Israeli prime minister nine days before the election.
- Trump stated that only Netanyahu could partner with the US to confront Iran.
- Netanyahu urged Israelis to vote for him, citing Trump's endorsement as crucial.
- Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot asserted that Israelis alone will decide their prime minister.
- Trump's endorsement followed reported disagreements over the Iran conflict.
- Israeli ministers from Netanyahu's bloc hailed the endorsement as a strategic message.
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