Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, reports Axios — how each outlet reported it
Tema: Trump diz a Netanyahu que espera vitória eleitoral 'tremenda' em Israel
La Nación: Trump respaldó a Netanyahu de cara a las elecciones en Israel y advirtió sobre la amenaza iraní — Cuando faltan dos semanas para los comicios, el presidente estadounidense expresó su “apoyo pleno y total” a su aliado, que enfrenta una contienda reñida tras las guerras en Gaza e Irán (https://www.lanacion.com.ar/el-mundo/trump-respaldo-a-netanyahu-de-cara-a-las-elecciones-en-israel-y-advirtio-sobre-la-amenaza-irani-nid18102026/)
South China Morning Post: Trump endorses ‘great warrior’ Netanyahu as tight Israeli election looms — US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu as the long-time Israeli prime minister struggles for an edge in next week’s parliamentary election. Trump praised Netanyahu as a “great warrior prime minister” and peace partner, crediting him with joining the United States… (https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3371326/trump-endorses-ally-netanyahu-israeli-election-praising-great-warrior-prime-minister?utm_source=rss_feed)
TASS: Trump refrains from saying whether he would work with another PM if Netanyahu loses polls — The US president also commented on his recent endorsement of the Israeli prime minister (https://tass.com/world/2203857)
Xinhua: Trump endorses Netanyahu for re-election as Israeli PM — Trump endorses Netanyahu for re-election as Israeli PM Xinhua (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE1hZHN4TXBoQmRPT0wwQUJBc21TRGJuV3diQTVBbFNmYnpBYU9ic0ZiN1JxLUV5SHVlUUo0RzRQTTBvSFNkeHE4b0FPaWxyMzBHOWkwd3lGMFdMYi1pSE1IZFZSbF9PWXlqejhIZU53NmdnUno2ZXowMWplWQ?oc=5)
The Hindu: Israeli PM Netanyahu warns of potentially hostile future U.S. President, calls for alliances with India, Latin America — The remarks came hours before a strong endorsement he received from U.S. President Donald Trump, who publicly expressed his support for Mr. Netanyahu's re-election bid days before the country goes to the polls (https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/israeli-pm-netanyahu-warns-of-potentially-hostile-future-us-president-calls-for-alliances-with-india-latin-america/article71601129.ece)
ABC News (Austrália): Trump endorses 'great warrior' Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election — Donald Trump issues a glowing endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu just months after an expletive-laden tirade in which he accused the Israeli prime minister of trying to undermine a deal with Iran. (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-19/trump-endorses-netanyahu-ahead-of-israeli-election/107281646)
Middle East Eye: Netanyahu tells Americans: Iran's access to nuclear arms worse than rising gas prices — Netanyahu tells Americans: Iran's access to nuclear arms worse than rising gas prices Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned US citizens of Iranian access to nuclear weapons, claiming that gas prices will decrease once Tehran's "regime disappears". In a video message addressed to… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-tells-americans-irans-access-nuclear-arms-worse-rising-gas)
Al Jazeera: US President Donald Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israeli election — US President Donald Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israeli election (https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/19/us-president-donald-trump-endorses-netanyahu-for-israeli-election?traffic_source=rss)
NPR: Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection — Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran." (https://www.npr.org/2026/10/19/g-s1-148731/trump-endorses-netanyahu)
Middle East Eye: Morning update — Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned US citizens of Iranian access to nuclear weapons, claiming that gas prices will decrease once Tehran's "regime disappears". In a video message addressed to… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/morning-update-645)
The Straits Times: Arab voter turnout could make or break Netanyahu in Israeli election — NAZARETH, Israel, Oct 19 - Israel's Palestinian leaders are urging people in the minority Arab community to vote in big numbers in next week's election as they seek to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and topple the most right-wing government in the country's history. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/arab-voter-turnout-could-make-or-break-netanyahu-in-israeli-election)
Reuters: Arab voter turnout could make or break Netanyahu in Israeli election — Arab voter turnout could make or break Netanyahu in Israeli election Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxOUWlScDFIcENiRk5OaDRHRHNzNjlrdnNxM0VobjJKbWhKcWpfaTNvM2J5U256QV9ZNEY3bGpMWUxhZ29idThSajljTXlpUnZ3Mmp2SmZEVE9hVURJTGxmMkNwUWpZMk85VWFxMGJpcWZEa2dRTVg5WHdNeGZLT1QyOU5CaXpUUnZIOG5MZVF2TUZtREJHSkpYTU13NlZmNGdBRk8yTGhvUWpUQThjUzBCRHA5Nms4Q2RqT0k4?oc=5)
The Hindu: Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel ready to strike enemies at moment’s notice — I say to our enemies: Do not test us -- you will receive harsher blows than you have suffered to date, Benjamin Netanyahu said (https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/benjamin-netanyahu-says-israel-ready-to-strike-enemies-at-moments-notice/article71602621.ece)
Al Jazeera: On Iran, Israel’s opposition is even more hawkish than Netanyahu — In rest of the world, the Israeli PM is often blamed for the Iran war. His opponents say he hasn't been tough enough. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/on-iran-israels-opposition-is-even-more-hawkish-than-netanyahu?traffic_source=rss)
The New York Times: Will Trump’s Endorsement of Netanyahu Fire Up His Campaign or Fizzle? — President Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu was a “Great Warrior,” as he faces a tough re-election bid for prime minister. But the Trump brand is not what it once was in Israel, analysts say. (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/world/middleeast/trump-netanyahu-endorsement-election.html)
Middle East Eye: Netanyahu to Trump: 'We have a job to finish' — Netanyahu to Trump: 'We have a job to finish' "Donald, we have a job to finish. You said it, and we will finish it together," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump in a phone call, following Trump's public endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming Israeli… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-trump-we-have-job-finish)
UOL: Trump diz a Netanyahu que espera vitória eleitoral 'tremenda' em Israel — O presidente americano, Donald Trump, disse a Benjamin Netanyahu que espera que ele obtenha uma vitória eleitoral "tremenda" na próxima semana, em uma ligação telefônica divulgada pelo primeiro-ministro israelense nesta segunda-feira (19). (https://noticias.uol.com.br/ultimas-noticias/afp/2026/10/19/trump-diz-a-netanyahu-que-espera-vitoria-eleitoral-tremenda-em-israel.htm)
Al Jazeera: Trump backs Netanyahu: Is the US planning a new Iran attack with Israel? — Trump’s endorsement comes after he previously shied away from fully backing Netanyahu’s election campaign. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/trump-backs-netanyahu-is-the-us-planning-a-new-iran-attack-with-israel?traffic_source=rss)
Middle East Eye: Netanyahu map shows RSF 'friendly' to Israel and UAE, backing for separatist movements — Netanyahu map shows RSF 'friendly' to Israel and UAE, backing for separatist movements Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a map of the wider Middle East showing his country and the UAE aligned with a paramilitary in Sudan , accused of committing genocide, and separatists in Libya ,… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-map-shows-rsf-friendly-israel-and-uae-backing-separatist)
France 24: À l'approche des législatives en Israël, Netanyahu met en avant son alliance avec Trump — En pleine campagne pour les élections législatives en Israël, Benjamin Netanyahu a affiché, lundi, sa proximité avec Donald Trump en diffusant sur ses réseaux sociaux un appel entre lui et le président américain. Ce dernier lui prédit une "victoire éclatante" lours du scrutin du 27 octobre, qui… (https://www.france24.com/fr/moyen-orient/20261019-%C3%A0-l-approche-des-l%C3%A9gislatives-en-isra%C3%ABl-netanyahu-met-en-avant-son-alliance-avec-trump)
Middle East Eye: Smotrich: Israel committing mistake by giving MBS 'things' — Smotrich: Israel committing mistake by giving MBS 'things' In an interview broadcast on Monday, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel should not give Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman anything until he gives something in return. "I think we are giving him things; I do not want… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/smotrich-israel-committing-mistake-giving-mbs-things)
Clarín: Elecciones en Israel: quién es quién en el mapa político que disputará el poder a Benjamin Netanyahu — Los comicios del 27 de octubre se presentan como un referéndum sobre la conducción de Benjamin Netanyahu tras el ataque del 7 de octubre de 2023. Sus adversarios llaman a negarle un nuevo periodo al señalar que el primer ministro ha evitado asumir responsabilidades por los fallos de su gestión. (https://www.clarin.com/mundo/elecciones-israel-mapa-politico-disputara-poder-benjamin-netanyahu_0_ZUTwokQpkz.html)
Middle East Eye: Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced visit to Israel, Axios reports — Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced visit to Israel, Axios reports US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, Axios reported. The Pentagon and the Israeli Embassy in Washington declined to comment,… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hegseth-meets-netanyahu-during-unannounced-visit-israel-axios-reports)
The Straits Times: Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, reports Axios — Oct 19 - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, Axios reported, citing two sources with knowledge. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/hegseth-meets-netanyahu-in-unannounced-visit-to-israel-reports-axios)
Infobae: Netanyahu se reúne con Hegseth a ocho días antes de las elecciones en Israel, según Axios — (https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2026/10/19/netanyahu-se-reune-con-hegseth-a-ocho-dias-antes-de-las-elecciones-en-israel-segun-axios/)
Infobae: Netanyahu se reúne con Hegseth ocho días antes de las elecciones en Israel, según Axios — (https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2026/10/19/netanyahu-se-reune-con-hegseth-ocho-dias-antes-de-las-elecciones-en-israel-segun-axios/)
The Straits Times: Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel: Axios — News of the trip comes a day after Trump endorsed Netanyahu in Israel’s parliamentary election to be held in October. (https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/hegseth-meets-netanyahu-in-unannounced-visit-to-israel-reports-axios)
Clarín: Netanyahu se reúne con Hegseth ocho días antes de las elecciones en Israel, según Axios — El líder israelí se reunió con el jefe de Defensa de EE.UU. en una cita no anunciada, a días de las elecciones en el país. Netanyahu y Trump discutieron posibles acciones militares contra Irán, en medio de elogios y respaldo electoral del mandatario estadounidense. (https://www.clarin.com/estados-unidos/netanyahu-se-reune-con-hegseth-ocho-dias-antes-de-las-elecciones-en-israel-segun-axios_0_cZrDDjYHM3.html)
Al Jazeera: Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced Israel visit — Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu ahead of a closely contested election, Axios reported, citing sources. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/hegseth-meets-netanyahu-in-unannounced-israel-visit?traffic_source=rss)
Reuters: Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, Axios reports — Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, reports Axios Reuters (https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxOazNPMm5GbVJUYTRwVVVraElGMVptZkdyb0pkbklkdWMzY01zYWlkYTNNTDlxMFVnanBvVkczd3ozNUxZbDJ0Wl9JQ1hDOGtLZjJsM0hzeXRDTUpFYkhnWHFnQUFqRnZEVFFXZ1hHY1Vrb2hmbk1kaVNUTWZEZ0hoWURkZ080ZUlNQnVBaFhLWVNpTDliV3BmVHMzU05EQWUzTWdlNVd4dHpFNmhEUTZoRWVYVFJLQ1U?oc=5)
Middle East Eye: US senator Bernie Sanders slams Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu — US senator Bernie Sanders slams Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu US Senator Bernie Sanders has criticised president Donald Trump after he endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "No surprise. Trump just endorsed Netanyahu," he said in a post on X. "Together, they want never-ending war… (https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-senator-bernie-sanders-slams-trumps-endorsement-netanyahu)
The Times of India: ‘Not getting involved in Israeli elections’: JD Vance on Netanyahu re-election — (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/not-getting-involved-in-israeli-elections-jd-vance-on-netanyahu-re-election/articleshow/135059960.cms)