Trump claims Netanyahu pardon would make Israeli president "national hero"
Summary
President Donald Trump asked Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying Herzog would become a "national hero" for doing so. Trump criticized the ongoing corruption trial against Netanyahu and suggested that a pardon would help Israel focus on other issues like Iran.Key Facts
- President Trump urged Israeli President Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Trump called Netanyahu a "wartime prime minister" and said the trial is hurting Israel's image.
- Netanyahu faces corruption charges, including accepting gifts for political favors, which he denies.
- Herzog is considering a pardon but wants to see if plea deal talks between Netanyahu's team and prosecutors succeed first.
- Netanyahu refuses to admit wrongdoing or show remorse, which are needed for a pardon under Israeli law.
- Trump previously criticized Herzog harshly but softened his tone in the recent interview.
- Israelis will vote in October, and if Netanyahu loses, his chances of prison increase.
- Herzog has met with lawyers and officials recently to try to resolve the case through negotiations.
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