U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election, a move that could sway the closely contested election. Trump's endorsement comes as Netanyahu faces a tough race against challenger Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party.
Trump's post on Truth Social praised Netanyahu as a 'Great Warrior Prime Minister' and 'Partner for Peace,' highlighting their joint decision to launch the war against Iran in February. Netanyahu responded with a social media post emphasizing support from 'friends' and opposition from 'enemies' of Israel.
The endorsement is part of Trump's pattern of supporting foreign leaders, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. However, Trump has had a contentious relationship with Netanyahu, previously calling him 'crazy' and expressing skepticism about his leadership.
Netanyahu's re-election faces challenges, including a corruption case and stalled negotiations to end the Iran conflict. Trump's endorsement may influence voters, but his recent criticisms of Netanyahu's decisions complicate the political landscape.