Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 18, 2026 —

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection, according to the information provided about the announcement. Trump made the endorsement from West Palm Beach, Florida.

The available details do not specify when the endorsement was made, how it was delivered, or whether Trump offered reasons for supporting Netanyahu. No direct statement from Trump was provided, so the endorsement cannot be described in his own words.

The information also does not identify the timing of the election, the circumstances surrounding Netanyahu’s bid, or any response from Netanyahu or other political figures. It does not say whether the endorsement was connected to a campaign event or any other activity in West Palm Beach.

As reported in the available summary, the central development is Trump’s public backing of Netanyahu’s reelection effort. Further details about the announcement, including its date, setting and accompanying remarks, were not provided. No additional claims about the candidates, the election or the potential effect of the endorsement can be established from the information available.


Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.

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