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US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday ahead of Israel’s October 27 elections, declaring his “Complete and Total Endorsement” of Netanyahu’s bid for re-election, Anadolu Agency reported.
In a lengthy post on “Truth Social”, Trump praised Netanyahu’s leadership and partnership with Washington, particularly in confronting Iran. He warned that the United States could have to take on the burden itself if Israelis chose another leader.
“If Israel has the wrong Leader, which would be anyone other than Bibi, America will have to do this work ourselves, and I am not inclined to do so,” Trump wrote.
Trump described Netanyahu as “Strong, Brave, and Brilliant”, adding that the Israeli leader had grown stronger despite mounting pressure, including opposition within Israel.
The endorsement comes as Netanyahu faces a politically sensitive election campaign, with his leadership under scrutiny over security, the war in Gaza and his handling of Israel’s international standing.
Gaza death toll and international court proceedings
Palestinian authorities say Israel has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians and injured over 175,000 in Gaza since October 2023, most of them women and children. Around 90% of the enclave’s infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, they say.
In November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ principal judicial organ, is also hearing a case brought by South Africa and joined by several countries that accuses Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
