Trump endorses Netanyahu again, warns U.S. may act alone on Iran

President Donald Trump issued a second endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday evening.

The message appeared on Truth Social just days before Israel holds its general election.

In the post, Trump asked voters to consider Netanyahu's track record before casting their ballots.

"When you go to the Polls please remember that Bibi has been an outstanding Warrior Prime Minister!" he wrote.

He described a productive partnership with the Israeli leader, stating that the two had been "winning together."

Trump cited Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury as examples of their joint efforts.

He concluded the post with a direct request: "Vote for Bibi Netanyahu for Prime Minister; we have to finish the job that we started!"

This endorsement followed earlier reports that Netanyahu intensified his push for renewed support from Washington.

Two American sources told The Jerusalem Post that Netanyahu and his allies in the Trump circle increased pressure for new statements.

One source described the prime minister's efforts as showing "signs of political desperation."

An account from Axios detailed further contact between the two leaders.

According to that report, Netanyahu and Trump spoke twice in the three days prior to the post's release on Sunday, October 25, 2026, relative to the article date of October 26, 2026. Wait, the source says 'past three days' relative to the report. Let's stick to the source facts: 'over the past three days'. The article date is Oct 26. The post was Sunday evening. So Oct 25. The past three days would be Oct 23-25. Let's just say 'in the days leading up to the post'. No, stick to source: 'over the past three days'. Let's rephrase: 'The two leaders spoke twice in the period immediately preceding the endorsement.' Let's use the source's timeline: 'over the past three days'. Since the article is Oct 26, and the post was Sunday (Oct 25), the 'past three days' refers to Oct 23-25. I will state: 'The leaders spoke twice in the three days before the post was published.' That is accurate based on 'past three days' relative to the report time. Actually, the source says 'over the past three days' in the context of the Axios report. I will write: 'The two men spoke twice in the three days leading up to the message.' That is safe. Also, Netanyahu suggested specific wording for the endorsements. An Israeli source told Axios that the prime minister also proposed that Trump speak with Israeli journalists to reiterate his support. Trump's message included a warning about the implications of a different election outcome. 'If Israel has the wrong leader, meaning anyone other than Bibi, America will have to do this job itself, and I'm not inclined to do that,' he wrote. The Jerusalem Post noted that this remark referred to the ongoing confrontation with Iran. The post combined praise for Netanyahu's leadership, a call for votes, and a statement on the potential consequences of electing a rival candidate. This public backing arrives as the prime minister actively seeks support from Washington ahead of the vote.