# Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 election

https://mins.news/en/video/105294

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-18 16:16 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEpHf_7JsF0

> US President Donald Trump formally backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a key partner in confronting Iran and warning against electing another leader. Netanyahu faces mounting pressure over security failures surrounding the October 7, 2023 attacks and calls for an independent investigation.

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