US EditionTrump calls for Israeli PM's trial to be canceled
- On June 26, 2025, in Jerusalem, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly urged the dismissal or pardon of the legal proceedings against Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu related to allegations of corruption.
- Trump made the call amid ongoing regional conflicts, including a 12-day war with Iran and fighting in Gaza where hostages are held, while Netanyahu requested to delay his testimony due to these developments.
- Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust involving luxury goods worth over 222,000 received from billionaires, and allegations of media negotiation, which he denies.
- Trump described Netanyahu as a "great hero" and "warrior," called the trial a "witch hunt," and expressed shock over Israel's continuation of the legal process despite their alliance.
- Israel's president Isaac Herzog stated no pardon request exists and emphasized presidential noninterference, while opposition leaders including Yair Lapid criticized U.S. involvement in Israel's judicial matters.
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Columbus Jewish NewsNetanyahu corruption trial should end in plea deal, Herzog says after Trump call for pardon
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Israelis love Trump, but some are unnerved by his vow to save Netanyahu from trial
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Israeli PM seeks to delay corruption trial after Trump backs him
• Court asked to postpone testimony in light of ‘regional and global developments’ • US president’s support for PM draws criticism from Israeli politicians JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked a court on Thursday to postpone his testimony in his long-running corruption trial, after US President Donald Trump called for the case to be cancelled altogether. Trump’s move in support of Netanyahu over the case drew criticism from…
Netanyahu Witch Hunt a Travesty of Justice
BREAKING NEWS...I was shocked to hear that the State of Israel, which has just had one of its Greatest Moments in History, and is strongly led by Bibi Netanyahu, is continuing its ridiculous Witch Hunt against their Great War Time Prime Minister! Bibi and I just went through HELL together, fighting a very tough and brilliant longtime enemy of Israel, Iran, and Bibi could not have been better, sharper, or stronger in his LOVE for the incredible H…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a two-week recess in the trial he faces for fraud, abuse of confidence and acceptance of bribes in the form of favorable media coverage. Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Hadad, filed the application with the Jerusalem District Court, arguing that the prime minister must concentrate on alleged "first-class diplomatic, national and security issues, including the management of his war against the Gaza Str…
'I was shocked': Donald Trump swoops in to save Netanyahu as Israel's day of reckoning for its most shameless grifter finally arrives
US President Donald Trump has made an unprecedented move to interfere in Israel’s justice system by demanding an end to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial. The American president called the ongoing case against Netanyahu a “ridiculous Witch Hunt” and said it should be stopped immediately. According to TruthSocial, Trump’s statement came just after the two leaders worked together on military action against Iranian nuclear faciliti…
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