TRUMP WADES INTO ISRAEL ELECTION TO BACK ALLY NETANYAHU

What happened: President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection in a Truth Social post nine days before Israel's national election, warning voters against choosing the "wrong Leader." Key numbers: Election is Oct. Why it matters: The endorsement marks a shift for Trump, who had declined to publicly back Netanyahu earlier this month. Trump suggested electing anyone other than Netanyahu could complicate future U.S. military action against Tehran. Netanyahu welcomed the endorsement on X. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection in a Truth Social post nine days before Israel's national election, warning voters against choosing the "wrong Leader."

The endorsement marks a shift for Trump, who had declined to publicly back Netanyahu earlier this month. Trump suggested electing anyone other than Netanyahu could complicate future U.S. military action against Tehran. Netanyahu welcomed the endorsement on X.