Iran Interference Fears, Trump Endorses Netanyahu

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Oct 18, 2026 · 3m · transcript

Concerns are rising over potential Iranian interference in Israel's elections, prompting the IDF to prepare for a full travel ban. In a significant political development, US President Donald Trump has endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, linking continued Israeli partnership against Iran to his re-election. Meanwhile, violence flares in the West Bank with Jewish extremists targeting journalists and diplomats, as a controversial rabbinical ruling on olive harvesting sparks incitement accusations. We also cover antisemitism, including a ban on Israeli chess players in Malaysia and…