Trump Officially Intervenes in Israeli Elections: "Full and Absolute Support for Netanyahu"

In his letter, Trump praised Netanyahu as a great fighter and a great builder of peace, highlighting their joint efforts against Iran. Trump warned that if Israel chose any leader other than Netanyahu, whom he referred to as Bibi, the U.S. might choose not to act alone against Iran and would have to handle the fight against the Islamic Republic by itself.

Netanyahu thanked Trump for his tremendous support and joint work. However, the endorsement drew criticism from Netanyahu's rivals. Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, acknowledged Trump's contributions to Israeli security but emphasized that only Israeli citizens can determine their prime minister, adding that the U.S. would work with any elected government.

Israeli radio host Yinon Magal expressed astonishment on Monday, calling the letter unprecedented and noting Trump's praise for Netanyahu's leadership under pressure and during wartime. According to Ynet, the intervention mirrors historical instances of U.S. presidents influencing Israeli politics, though such endorsements have not always guaranteed victory.