# Trump hedges on Netanyahu as Israeli election nears despite long history

https://mins.news/en/item/97491

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-13 05:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/13/despite-long-history-with-netanyahu-trump-hedges-as-israel-vote-nears?traffic_source=rss

> Despite years of close ties with Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump has not endorsed the Israeli prime minister ahead of the October 27 election. Analysts point to changing political currents in the US and Israel and an evolving relationship between the two leaders.

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