President Donald Trump has renewed his endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ahead of the Israeli election on Tuesday. Trump called on Israelis to reelect Netanyahu, citing their partnership in military successes against Iran.
What happened
Trump credited his partnership with Netanyahu for targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and devastating its armed forces. He pointed to operations such as Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury, which he claimed had restricted Iran's oil revenue and eliminated successive levels of the regime's military and political leadership.
Trump also warned that Iran's threats against Israel and the United States could no longer be tolerated, and that Netanyahu's defeat could leave the United States to confront Iran without a key partner. Netanyahu's Likud party denied reports that he had requested additional public support from Trump.
The renewed endorsement comes as Trump considers whether to negotiate with Tehran or launch another round of military strikes. Netanyahu has warned of a potential 'second Holocaust' if Iran were allowed to develop nuclear weapons, and has threatened a devastating response to any attempted attack by Iran or its proxies.
