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Trump endorses Netanyahu for reelection ahead of Israel’s October 27 vote

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President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection in a social media post, calling him a “great warrior prime minister” and a partner for peace in the war with Iran. Israel holds national elections on October 27, the first since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. Trump wrote that if Israel chose anyone other than Netanyahu, the United States would have to finish the job against Iran alone. Several outlets describe Netanyahu as embattled. France 24 reports that many Israelis have expressed disappointment with Trump over the Iran war and his ceasefire proposal.

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  1. Trump endorsed Netanyahu for reelection in a social media post.

    Across the spectrumReported byLeft4Center4Far Right4See the outletsHide the outlets
    Left
    The New York Times, Bloomberg, CBS News, The Independent
    Center
    Sky News, The Hill, PBS NewsHour, France 24
    Far Right
    Just the News, The Daily Wire, The Epoch Times, Fox News

  2. Israel’s national election is on October 27, the first since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023.

    Across the spectrumReported byLeft2Center2Far Right2See the outletsHide the outlets
    Left
    CBS News, The Independent
    Center
    PBS NewsHour, France 24
    Far Right
    The Epoch Times, Fox News

  3. Trump wrote that if Israel chose anyone other than Netanyahu, the United States would have to finish the job against Iran alone.

    Reported byLeft1Far Right4See the outletsHide the outlets
    Left
    The New York Times
    Far Right
    Just the News, The Daily Wire, The Epoch Times, Fox News

  4. Trump praised Netanyahu as a “great warrior” and a partner for peace.

    Reported byLeft1Center2Far Right4See the outletsHide the outlets
    Left
    The Independent
    Center
    Sky News, The Hill
    Far Right
    Just the News, The Daily Wire, The Epoch Times, Fox News

  5. France 24 reports that many Israelis have expressed disappointment with Trump over the Iran war.

    One outletFrance 24· Center

How each side tells it

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All sides report Trump’s endorsement of Netanyahu before the October 27 election and his praise of him as a great warrior. Right outlets center Trump’s warning that the US would otherwise finish the Iran fight alone, while left and center outlets stress Netanyahu’s embattled standing.

  • the left

    9 outlets

    Left headlines report the endorsement plainly, with the Independent calling Netanyahu an “ally” and the New York Times framing the race as “tight.”

    Trump endorses ally Netanyahu in upcoming Israeli election: 'Strong, Brave, and Brilliant'
    The IndependentLeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    7 outlets

    Center headlines state the endorsement and the election timing, several calling Netanyahu “embattled” and one quoting his “great warrior” praise.

    Trump endorses embattled Israeli PM Netanyahu ahead of October 27 election
    France 24CenterAll center headlines

  • the right

    12 outlets

    Right headlines lead with Trump’s own words: his praise of Netanyahu as a warrior and his warning that the US would finish the Iran job alone otherwise.

    Trump says Netanyahu needs to be re-elected, or else US will have to 'finish the job’ against Iran alone
    Fox NewsFar RightAll right-leaning headlines

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    embattled

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    embattledMore neutral: the prime minister

    Calls the prime minister embattled, a label that judges his political position before the election result is known.

    The president praised the embattled prime minister for his endurance, saying any other candidate would be the “wrong…

    Used byThe New York Times (Left)

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What each side leads with and what it leaves out. Open a side to read its headlines.

From the left

9 outlets

Leads with

  • the strain and ties between Trump and Netanyahu
  • the tight election and Netanyahu’s standing
  • Netanyahu as Trump’s ally

Leaves out

  • Israeli voters’ reported disappointment with Trump over the Iran war

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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From the center

7 outlets

Leads with

  • the endorsement and the October 27 election
  • Netanyahu as embattled
  • Israeli disappointment with Trump

Leaves out

  • Trump’s warning that the US would finish the Iran fight alone otherwise

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • SemaforCenter

    Trump endorses Netanyahu in tight Israel elections

    The US president’s endorsement boosts the embattled prime minister nine days before Israel’s pivotal election.

    Read at Semafor (opens in a new tab)
  • Deutsche WelleCenter

    Israel: Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of elections

    The US president said he supports Israel's current prime minister in the country's elections on October 27. But polls say Netanyahu and his far-right partners currently lack the majority to secure a new term.

    Read at Deutsche Welle (opens in a new tab)
  • Financial TimesCenter

    Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections

    Backing for Israel’s prime minister came after tensions between the allies

    Read at Financial Times (opens in a new tab)
  • France 24Center

    Trump endorses embattled Israeli PM Netanyahu ahead of October 27 election

    US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections. It was not clear what impact the endorsement would have on voters, since many Israelis have expressed disappointment with Trump over the outcome of the Iran war …

    Read at France 24 (opens in a new tab)
  • The HillCenter

    Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections

    President Trump on Sunday endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he seeks another term less than a week before Israel holds its elections. …

    Read at The Hill (opens in a new tab)
  • Sky NewsCenter

    Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections, calling him 'great warrior prime minister'

    Donald Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the Israeli elections later this month, calling him a "great warrior prime minister".

    Read at Sky News (opens in a new tab)
  • PBS NewsHourCenterAssociated Press report

    Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection

    PBS NewsHour published a report that is shown in full at The Washington Times.

    Read at PBS NewsHour (opens in a new tab)

From the right

12 outlets

Leads with

  • Trump’s praise of Netanyahu as a warrior
  • the warning that the US would act alone against Iran
  • Netanyahu’s strength under pressure

Leaves out

  • Israeli voters’ reported disappointment with Trump over the Iran war
  • Trump’s record of endorsing candidates in other countries

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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Who reported it when

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  • Left

    50 min later

    Its first report, Oct 18, 11:17 AM EDT

  • Center

    23 min later

    Its first report, Oct 18, 10:50 AM EDT

  • Right

    First to report

    The Daily Wire, Oct 18, 10:27 AM EDT

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  1. The Daily WireFar RightOct 18, 10:27 AM EDT
  2. Sky NewsCenterOct 18, 10:50 AM EDT
  3. New York PostRightOct 18, 11:08 AM EDT
  4. The New York TimesLeftOct 18, 11:17 AM EDT
  5. The Washington TimesRightOct 18, 11:33 AM EDT
  6. BloombergLeftOct 18, 11:34 AM EDT
  7. The HillCenterOct 18, 11:45 AM EDT
  8. Washington ExaminerRightOct 18, 12:01 PM EDT
  9. CBS NewsLeftOct 18, 12:04 PM EDT
  10. PBS NewsHourCenterOct 18, 12:18 PM EDT
  11. France 24CenterOct 18, 12:25 PM EDT
  12. The Epoch TimesFar RightOct 18, 12:33 PM EDT
  13. Al Jazeera EnglishLeftOct 18, 12:36 PM EDT
  14. Fox NewsFar RightOct 18, 12:42 PM EDT
  15. The IndependentLeftOct 18, 12:49 PM EDT
  16. Financial TimesCenterOct 18, 12:52 PM EDT
  17. Breitbart NewsFar RightOct 18, 1:06 PM EDT
  18. SalonFar LeftOct 18, 1:15 PM EDT
  19. ABC NewsLeftOct 18, 2:10 PM EDT
  20. Deutsche WelleCenterOct 18, 3:06 PM EDT
  21. RedStateFar RightOct 18, 3:26 PM EDT
  22. The American ConservativeRightOct 18, 3:50 PM EDT
  23. SemaforCenterOct 18, 6:29 PM EDT
  24. One America NewsFar RightOct 18, 7:45 PM EDT
  25. NPRLeftOct 19, 1:35 AM EDT
  26. CBN NewsFar RightOct 19, 5:09 AM EDT
  27. TIMELeftOct 19, 6:30 AM EDT

Times are the ones the outlets published in their own feeds, in Eastern time. Opinion is left out. Just the News gave only a date, so it is not placed.

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