Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Donald Trump for help in getting a pardon for his ongoing corruption trial. During their phone call, they talked about issues in Gaza and Syria, and Trump had previously sent a letter to Israel's president supporting Netanyahu's pardon request. President Trump expressed optimism about the pardon but did not commit to specific actions.
Key Facts
- Netanyahu asked President Trump for help in seeking a pardon from Israel's president.
- Their conversation also focused on situations in Gaza and Syria.
- President Trump previously sent a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog calling the charges against Netanyahu "political lawfare."
- Herzog is considering the pardon request but will take up to two months to gather legal opinions.
- Trump believes the pardon might happen but did not promise any new actions.
- Trump wants changes in Israel's approach to Gaza and discussed reducing military actions in Syria.
- Israel has been criticized for its military actions in Syria, which recently led to civilian casualties.
