# Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of October 27 election

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- France 24, 2026-10-18 16:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261018-trump-endorses-embattled-israeli-pm-netanyahu-ahead-of-october-27-election

> US President Donald Trump endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday ahead of Israel’s October 27 election. The effect on voters was unclear, as many Israelis have expressed disappointment with Trump over the outcome of the Iran war and his ceasefire proposal.

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