Trump Declares Further Support for Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Elections

U.S. President Donald Trump issued another public statement of support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the eve of Israel's Knesset elections. Trump praised the security and diplomatic cooperation between them, highlighting military actions against Iran as a shared success and urging Israelis to support Netanyahu's continued leadership.

In his statement, Trump reiterated his backing for the Prime Minister, emphasizing their close relationship. He asserted that collaboration between Washington and Jerusalem had yielded significant achievements against the Iranian regime, including damage to Tehran's strategic infrastructure and military capabilities. Trump characterized the campaign against Iran as a joint accomplishment, claiming that subsequent military operations by the U.S. and Israel had substantially weakened Iran's military and economic power, citing impacts on its air force, navy, and leadership.

These claims by Trump were presented as his assertions, not independently verified data. He stressed that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons was a primary objective of the cooperation with Netanyahu, whom he described as a crucial partner in security initiatives. Trump indicated that there were still tasks to be completed within their joint policy framework.

The statement follows reports that Netanyahu had spoken with Trump twice in three days, seeking expanded public support and suggesting further ways the U.S. President could express his stance before the elections. The Likud party denied these allegations, refuting claims that Netanyahu had asked Trump for additional endorsements for his election campaign.

Trump's latest declaration underscores the political and diplomatic ties between the two leaders, bringing the U.S. President's position to the forefront of Israeli public discourse just before the elections.