Trump tells Israelis to vote for Netanyahu to finish the job
The US president backed his ally again hours before the election, warning that America might handle Iran alone if the current leader loses.
By Gabriela Ivanov ·
US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the second time on Sunday evening, posting the message on Truth Social just days before Israel's election.
In the post, Trump urged voters to remember that Netanyahu has been an outstanding warrior prime minister. He described their working relationship as one where the two leaders have been winning together, citing Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury as shared successes. Trump concluded with a direct instruction to vote for Netanyahu so the two can finish the job they started.
The endorsement followed reports that Netanyahu had intensified efforts to secure fresh support from the White House. Two American sources told The Jerusalem Post that Netanyahu and his allies in Trump's inner circle were increasing pressure for new statements of backing. One source noted that they had never seen Netanyahu like this before, describing signs of political desperation.
Axios reported additional details about the coordination between the two leaders. The outlet stated that Netanyahu and Trump spoke twice in the past three days. During those calls, Netanyahu suggested specific wording for new endorsements. An Israeli source briefed on the effort said the prime minister also proposed that Trump speak with Israeli journalists to repeat his support.
Trump included a warning about the potential impact of a different election outcome. He wrote that if Israel chooses a leader other than Netanyahu, America will have to do the job itself, and he is not inclined to do that. The Jerusalem Post identified this job as the confrontation with Iran.
The message combines praise for Netanyahu's leadership, a direct call to vote for him, and a statement on the consequences of choosing another candidate. The endorsement arrives as reports indicate the prime minister has been actively seeking public backing from Washington as voters prepare to go to the polls.
