Trump Endorses Netanyahu Ahead of Tight Israeli Election as Iran's Foreign Minister Accuses Him of Seeking War
Photo: The New York TimesHow the sides differ Left sources stress Trump's praise of Netanyahu's endurance; right sources stress Iran and his warrior image; alternative sources add Iran's foreign minister accusing Netanyahu of pushing war.
Left-leaning outlets report that President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a tight election, praising the embattled leader's endurance and saying any other candidate would be the wrong leader. The other sides confirm the endorsement. Fox News says Trump urged Israeli voters to back Likud in the Oct. 27 Knesset elections, held amid the war on Iran. Semafor says the endorsement boosts Netanyahu nine days before a pivotal vote. Breitbart highlights Trump calling him strong, brave and brilliant.
The sides differ in emphasis. Fox reports Trump saying Netanyahu must be re-elected or the US will have to finish the job against Iran alone, and calling him a great warrior, which ties the endorsement to Iran policy. Middle East Eye instead features Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who wrote on X that Netanyahu is driving America into another war to stay out of jail and is pushing for war whatever the consequences. The excerpts do not say how the race may turn out or how Netanyahu responded.
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The New York Times leads with Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu as the best U.S. partner in a tight race, featuring Trump's praise of the prime minister's endurance and his warning about any other candidate.
- Middle East EyeAraghchi says Netanyahu is pushing for renewed war on Iran
Semafor frames the endorsement as a boost for an embattled Netanyahu days before a pivotal vote. Middle East Eye features Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's accusation that Netanyahu is pushing for war to stay out of jail.
Fox News leads with Trump's claim that the US would have to finish the job against Iran alone without a Netanyahu win. Breitbart focuses on Trump's glowing description of Netanyahu.