Nine Days Before Israeli Election, Trump Endorses Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump has officially announced his support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming election, Reshet 13 and news outlet i24NEWS reported. The American leader's announcement comes just nine days before voters head to the polls.

According to the report by i24NEWS, Trump praised Netanyahu, stating that "this is the kind of partner the US requires from Israel."

At this stage, further details regarding the context of the announcement or official responses from political parties and candidates in Israel have not yet been released.