Summary
Former US President Donald Trump asked for the corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be stopped or for Netanyahu to be pardoned. Netanyahu is on trial for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, charges he denies. Yair Lapid, the main opposition leader in Israel, criticized Trump's comments, which come amid Israel's conflicts with Iran and Hamas.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump called for an end to the corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu is facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust and has been on trial since 2020.
- Trump praised Netanyahu on social media, calling him a "hero" and "warrior" for Israel.
- Trump also claimed the US helped Israel in its conflict with Iran and would now "save" Netanyahu.
- The main opposition leader in Israel, Yair Lapid, said Trump should not interfere in Israel's legal matters.
- Netanyahu has shown support for Trump's actions against Iran.
- Yair Lapid suggested Trump might have a political motive for intervening, related to a potential deal on Gaza.
