Trump endorses Israel's Netanyahu ahead of reelection bid

What happened: President Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection in a Sunday social media post, calling him a "Great Warrior Prime Minister." Netanyahu thanked Trump on X for his "tremendous support and the joint work." Key numbers: Israelis vote Oct. Why it matters: The endorsement is a coveted boost given Trump's popularity in Israel, but he had withheld it for months as their Middle East strategies diverged. Netanyahu's government faces domestic criticism over security failures and international criticism over treatment of Palestinians. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

President Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection in a Sunday social media post, calling him a "Great Warrior Prime Minister." Netanyahu thanked Trump on X for his "tremendous support and the joint work."

The endorsement is a coveted boost given Trump's popularity in Israel, but he had withheld it for months as their Middle East strategies diverged. Netanyahu's government faces domestic criticism over security failures and international criticism over treatment of Palestinians.