Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Israel's President Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces bribery charges. Trump said Herzog should feel ashamed and encouraged Israelis to pressure him for a pardon. Trump has strong ties with Netanyahu and has previously commented on the matter.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump criticized Israel's President Herzog for not pardoning Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu is facing bribery charges in Israel and an international arrest warrant for war crimes in Gaza.
- Trump praised Netanyahu as a strong leader during wartime.
- Herzog's role is mostly ceremonial, but he has the power to grant pardons.
- Trump and Netanyahu have a strong political relationship.
- Herzog emphasized that pardoning must follow Israel's legal procedures.
- Trump and Netanyahu recently met at the White House.
- Herzog has made controversial remarks about Palestinians related to the conflict with Hamas.
