Netanyahu and Trump Showcase Close Ties in Joint Video Ahead of Israeli Elections

With Israeli legislative elections scheduled for October 27, 2026, Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu have released a joint video message. In the video, the two leaders speak by phone, with Trump reaffirming his support for Netanyahu and expressing a desire to continue their cooperation. Netanyahu initiated the call by thanking Trump for his backing, calling the former U.S. president "the best friend Israel has ever had in the White House." He also praised Trump's courage, stating it inspires the free world and all of civilization.

Netanyahu echoed Trump's sentiment about unfinished business, saying, "Donald, we have work to finish. You said it and we will finish it together. We will finish it and no one else will." Trump emphasized the personal nature of his endorsement, stating he wrote the message of support himself. He defended Netanyahu against criticism and offered unambiguous praise, "I think you're great, Bibi. ... I think you're going to win in a landslide. You're the guy I want in my corner, Bibi!"

Netanyahu highlighted the successes of their alliance and advocated for deepening their cooperation, specifically mentioning the potential expansion of the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations. "We have a peace that we can extend, and I am sure that our strength will attract other countries," he stated. Both leaders also underscored their shared objective of thwarting Iran's nuclear ambitions, which Netanyahu described as a major threat to the United States. "We will not let that happen," he affirmed. The video emerges as Trump has publicly backed Netanyahu in the lead-up to the Israeli election.