Trump Endorses Netanyahu, Urges Israeli Voters to Support Likud Party

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud Party, urging Israeli voters to re-elect the prime minister in the upcoming Oct. 27 elections. Trump described Netanyahu as a "great warrior" and a "partner for peace" in a statement that also addressed the ongoing conflict with Iran and its nuclear ambitions.

"I have watched Bibi under the most trying of times," Trump wrote Sunday. "Normal men or women in such situations would have wilted under the pressure — But Bibi did not wilt, he actually got stronger, and maintains that same Strength today."

Trump emphasized the importance of having a strong partner in Israel, stating, "This is the kind of Partner that the United States of America is demanding of Israel, a Country for which it has done so much." He concluded his endorsement by stating, "Please let this Letter serve to represent my Complete and Total Endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu in his upcoming Race for Re-election as Prime Minister of Israel."

In a stark warning about the consequences of not re-electing Netanyahu, Trump added, "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." He ended his message with "BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!"

Netanyahu responded to Trump's endorsement on X, formerly Twitter, expressing gratitude and reaffirming their shared mission. "Thank you, President Trump, for the tremendous support and the joint work," Netanyahu wrote. "Together, we will complete the mission."

The Israeli elections will determine control of the 120-seat Knesset, with seats allocated proportionally to parties that surpass a 3.25% threshold. Following the vote, the Israeli president consults with party leaders to task a member of the Knesset, typically the one best positioned to form a coalition, with assembling a government that requires the support of at least 61 members.

Current projections suggest that the Likud party may secure approximately 18–22 seats. However, a bloc aligned with Netanyahu, including other right-religious parties, is projected to total around 49–51 seats, falling short of the 61 needed for a majority. This scenario places smaller parties in a position to hold significant influence in coalition formation.