Trump backs Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 2026 elections

US President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s scheduled October 2026 elections, highlighting their partnership and shared campaign against Iran. Netanyahu has pointed to what he describes as their success in “crushing” the Iranian axis as a reason to continue working together. But analysts Patty Culhane, Negar Mortazavi and Alan Eyre examine the complexities of the alliance, including the conflict’s unpopularity among parts of the US public and Trump’s emphasis on personal relationships and political legacy in foreign policy. The r…

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