Trump has not endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu before Israel’s October 27 election, despite years of close ties and major pro-Israel moves. Analysts say shifting politics in both countries may explain his caution.
01Summary
- 01Trump has not given Netanyahu a direct endorsement ahead of the October 27 Israeli election.
- 02Netanyahu’s Likud party and its far-right coalition are facing growing pressure from Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party and an opposition bloc.
- 03Trump has hosted Netanyahu at least seven times since returning to the White House in January 2025.
- 04A June Israeli Democracy Institute poll found 44 per cent of Jewish Israelis thought Israel’s security was a top consideration for Trump, down from 61 per cent in March.
- 05Netanyahu has not used billboards promoting his close relationship with Trump in this election cycle, unlike in previous years.
02Why it matters
The election could affect Israel’s direction on Gaza, the occupied West Bank and ties with the US. Trump’s stance also matters because Washington remains Israel’s most important ally and source of backing.
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