Trump urges Israel to elect Netanyahu

Donald Trump posted a second endorsement for Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday evening, urging Israeli voters to keep the Prime Minister in power. The message appeared on Truth Social just days before the national vote. Trump called Netanyahu an "outstanding Warrior Prime Minister" and asked citizens to remember that record at the ballot box.

The President described their partnership as successful, noting that the two leaders have been "winning together." He cited Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury as proof of their joint efforts. Trump concluded the post with a direct instruction: "Vote for Bibi Netanyahu for Prime Minister; we have to finish the job that we started!"

This public support followed reports that Netanyahu intensified his outreach to Washington earlier in the day. Two American sources told The Jerusalem Post that the Prime Minister and his allies within the inner circle were increasing pressure for new statements of support. One source described the Prime Minister's behavior, saying, "We have never seen Netanyahu like this before. He is showing signs of political desperation."

Axios reported that the two leaders have spoken twice in the past three days. According to that account, Netanyahu proposed specific wording for new endorsements. An Israeli source briefed on the efforts said the Prime Minister also suggested that Trump speak with Israeli journalists to repeat his support.

The post included a warning about a different election outcome. Trump wrote, "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." The Jerusalem Post noted that this remark referred to the confrontation with Iran.

The election is scheduled for next week. Voters will decide whether Netanyahu retains his position or if a rival takes office. The President's message combined praise for the current administration with a threat of unilateral action if the political balance in Jerusalem shifts.