Summary
Israeli President Isaac Herzog denied President Donald Trump's statement that Herzog promised a pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. President Trump claimed that Herzog had told him a pardon was "on its way," but Herzog's office stated no such conversation took place. Tensions have been high as Netanyahu faces corruption charges and seeks U.S. support.
Key Facts
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog denied telling President Trump he would pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- President Trump claimed that Herzog promised a pardon for Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu faces multiple corruption charges.
- Herzog's office stated there has been no conversation with Trump about a pardon since the request was submitted.
- Trump has compared Netanyahu's legal cases to his own past legal challenges.
- Trump praised Netanyahu but his aides are frustrated with the Israeli PM's slow progress on the Gaza peace process.
- U.S. officials say Netanyahu has lost support in the administration, with only Trump still backing him.
- Trump and Netanyahu planned to discuss disarming Hamas and rebuilding Gaza, among other topics.
