Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election as Vance stays neutral
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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 parliamentary election, publicly backing his longtime ally as Netanyahu seeks another term.
Trump issued the endorsement on Sunday, describing Netanyahu as “Strong, Brave, and Brilliant” despite opposition within Israel. Polling cited by Al Jazeera has shown former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party leading Netanyahu’s Likud, though it remains unclear whether Trump’s support will affect the race.
Vice President JD Vance declined to follow Trump’s lead during a Monday interview with journalist Mark Halperin. “I’m not anti-endorsing him. I’m not pro-endorsing him. I’m not getting involved in Israeli elections,” Vance said. He added that he endorses American candidates and is focused on the U.S. midterm elections.
Vance’s position differs from his involvement in Hungary’s April election, when he supported then-Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who subsequently lost. Vance has also previously criticized members of Israel’s government over their opposition to Trump’s efforts to end fighting with Iran.
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon also expressed reservations about the president’s intervention, telling The Hill he was “not wild” about the endorsement.
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