Trump calls on Israel to the trial of corruption Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump called on Israel to “pardon” Benjamin Netanyahu, who is being tried on charges of alleged corruption, or completely dropping the case.

He also claimed in a social media publication that the United States saved Israel – in reference to its interference in the Israeli war with Iran – and now “saving” Netanyahu.

The Israeli Prime Minister rejects the charges of bribery, fraud and breach of confidence, which has been being tried since 2020.

Netanyahu wrote his position, which thanks Trump, “for your mobile support and your massive support for Israel.”

The main opposition leader in Israel, Yar Lapid, criticized Trump’s statement, saying he should not “interfere in a legal process of an independent state.”

Trump’s publication comes days after Israel reprimanded Iran after announcing a ceasefire deal between the two after the 12 -day missile exchange.

Netanyahu has repeatedly praised Trump’s decision to bomb Iranian nuclear installations on Sunday, describing it as a “bold” step.

After publishing it on the social truth platform, Trump has long described his ally as a “great hero, who did a lot” for Israel and “a warrior.”

He said that Netanyahu’s trial should “immediately cancel” or should be given pardon, adding that he knew that Netanyahu is scheduled to appear before the court on Monday. Netanyahu has appeared before the court several times since the trial began.

Trump described the issue against Netanyahu as a “charming chase” – a term he used again and again to describe investigations into his alleged violation in the United States, adding: “This justice cannot be allowed! “

After Trump said that “no one knows who could work in a better harmony” with him, Netanyahu said: “We will continue to work together to defeat our common enemies, liberate our hostages, and expand the circle of peace quickly.”

But Yair Lapid suggested that the attempt to intervene may be part of a calculated step by Trump.

“I hope and suppose this is a reward [Trump] It gives [Netanyahu] Because he is planning to pressure him on Gaza and strength, to force him to agree hostages that end the war, “Yer Labid told Ynet the Israeli site.

Netanyahu’s trials are being done against the backdrop of disputes in which Israel has participated since the deadly and unprecedented Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which led to a delay in legal procedures.

In particular, the length of the war against Hamas in Gaza led to the claims of some that Netanyahu wanted to lengthen the fighting in order to delay the elections and the conclusion of its simulations.