Trump Hints at Endorsing Candidate in Israeli Elections

Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Trump stated that while he had not previously considered endorsing a specific contender, he might support someone soon. His remarks contrast with earlier declarations that he would not involve himself in the Israeli electoral process. Trump did not name a candidate or elaborate on the reasons for a potential endorsement.

During the same exchange, Trump addressed broader regional security issues, describing the Houthis in Yemen as behaving badly. While he declined to confirm whether a decision had been made regarding potential U.S. military operations against the terrorist organization, he stated that he would not publicly disclose his decision.

Trump also intensified his rhetoric against Iran, characterizing it as a failed state and announcing that a U.S. decision regarding the country would be made soon. Additionally, the U.S. president asserted that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz.