Tel aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling Likud Party announced on Wednesday that he will be a candidate in the upcoming national elections. This declaration comes shortly after US President Donald Trump raised questions regarding Netanyahu's political future.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Likud Party confirmed Netanyahu's candidacy through a statement on the US social media platform X, expressing hope for his victory in the elections. The statement was prompted by Trump's comments during an interview with ABC News' Jonathan Karl, where he speculated on whether Netanyahu would continue his political career following the conflict with Iran.

Trump remarked on Netanyahu's long and notable career, pondering if the Israeli leader wishes to remain in office amidst the ongoing wartime circumstances. He acknowledged Netanyahu as a "wartime prime minister" and anticipated a resolution to the conflict in the near future.