Donald Trump

Trump repeats endorsement of Netanyahu, calls for Israel, US to 'finish the job'

"When you go to the Polls please remember that Bibi [Netanyahu] has been an outstanding Warrior Prime Minister!" Trump wrote. 

An election campaign poster featuring Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu alongside US President Donald Trump is displayed on the back of a bus in Jerusalem, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 25, 2026.
(L/R) US President Donald Trump greets Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC on November 7, 2025.

'MAGA conservatives' dream candidate': Trump administration eyes Orban as next UN chief - report

Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, US October 24, 2026.

Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu giving a speech at the IDF Combat Infantry Officer's Course graduation ceremony, October 21, 2026.

Netanyahu warns of sanctions, opponents warn of collapse: Who's scaring voters? - analysis


Netanyahu or Eisenkot? Where their visions for Israel’s security align - and collide

Iran unites Israel's two candidates, but West Bank settler violence divides them • Eisenkot’s diplomatic reset faces a challenge from Trump’s support for Netanyahu • Neither has clear plan for Gaza

(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump went from blasting Netanyahu to backing him - will it matter to Israeli voters? - analysis

US presidents have made their preferences in Israeli elections crystal clear before. Usually, however, they have left Israeli voters to connect the dots.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

National Guardsman wounded in shooting near Capitol Hill, Washington, suspect arrested

National Guard troops attempting to break up a fight in Washington's Capitol Hill neighborhood exchanged gunfire with an armed suspect late Sunday.

The White House is visible as National Guard troops stand next to a military Humvee along Constitution Avenue on August 12, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Mandelblit’s testimony raises new questions about Netanyahu’s trial - opinion

Mandelblit’s courtroom testimony has intensified scrutiny of the Netanyahu cases, deepening divisions over the prosecution and the credibility of the justice system.

Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, October 12, 2026.

Trump backs Netanyahu as Liberman slams 'Bibi the puppet'

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

US President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington D.C., April 7, 2025.

Saudi Arabia’s offensive against the Houthis aims to secure Bab el-Mandeb - opinion

As the Houthis threaten a major global shipping corridor, Saudi Arabia steps up military support for Yemeni forces seeking to push them back.

Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.

Liberman accuses Trump of seeking to run Israel through 'puppet' PM Netanyahu

Liberman accuses Trump of treating Netanyahu as a puppet, rejects a minority government, and condemns racist remarks targeting Eisenkot.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman tours kibbutz Be'eri, southern Israel, May 14, 2026

Trump waited for favorable election polling before endorsing Netanyahu, sources say

In recent weeks, the American president had closely monitored Netanyahu's political standing and the balance of power between Israel's rival political blocs, sources told Maariv.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, on October 13, 2025

Hamas document reveals plan to exploit civilians as Netanyahu warns 'Israel is ready to strike'

Syria condemns IDF incursions into territory • At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on Yemeni government military camp • Egypt seeks approval to send military assistance to Saudis

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a meeting of Egypt's National Defence Council at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, Egypt, October 18, 2026

Trump's approval drops to new record low as Iran war shakes US economy - poll

At 33%, Trump’s approval rating sank eight percentage points from a year ago, falling below any level recorded during his first and second terms as president.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally to support Republican House of Representatives candidate Ed Gallrein and Senate candidate Andy Barr, at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, Kentucky, US, October 17, 2026