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Trump Won’t Decide on Netanyahu Endorsement for Oct. 27

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 1:59 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has not decided to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the October 27 election.
Trump claimed 99% of Israelis would back him if he ran for prime minister.
He said Israeli officials want his involvement in Netanyahu’s reelection campaign.
The Pentagon ordered U.S. Central Command to finish preparations for a possible extensive operation against Iran.

History

Historical Context

The November 4 1979 seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran held 66 Americans for 444 days, prompting President Jimmy Carter to freeze about $8 billion of Iranian assets and order a military buildup. Today, former President Donald Trump points to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s support as the Pentagon readies Central Command forces for a potential strike on Iran, echoing the crisis’s lasting tension.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has not decided to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the October 27 election.
Trump claimed 99% of Israelis would back him if he ran for prime minister.
He said Israeli officials want his involvement in Netanyahu’s reelection campaign.
The Pentagon ordered U.S. Central Command to finish preparations for a possible extensive operation against Iran.

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