Donald Trump endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu on October 18, nine days before Israel's October 27 parliamentary election. His letter urged Israelis to keep Netanyahu and linked that choice to continued coordination against Iran, raising questions about foreign influence and Israeli accountability.
Key facts
- 12 October 2026 — Netanyahu orders investigation to identify NAZA documentary sources · The Guardian
- 28 February 2026 — A US-Israeli war on Iran begins; Ali Khamenei is killed · Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran
- 10 October 2025 — Israel’s cabinet approves the first phase of Trump’s Gaza plan, starting a ceasefire · Prime Minister's Office of Israel
- 21 November 2024 — ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I issues an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu · International Criminal Court