Trump Urges Israel To End Netanyahu Trials Amid Mideast Conflict

President Trump has strongly defended Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid ongoing corruption trials, calling the legal proceedings a politically motivated 'witch hunt' and urging their immediate cancellation or a presidential pardon. Trump praised Netanyahu as a wartime hero who led Israel through a critical victory against Iran, emphasizing their shared efforts and asserting Netanyahu's unmatched leadership during the conflict. The U.S. president's intervention includes calls for halting the trials, which involve charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust dating back to 2019, and he has criticized the Israeli judiciary for undermining Netanyahu's government. An Israeli lawmaker has even urged Trump to impose sanctions on Israeli legal officials involved in prosecuting Netanyahu, reflecting deep political divisions within Israel. While Trump’s support highlights the geopolitical significance of Netanyahu’s leadership, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has stated no pardon request has been made or is under consideration. Netanyahu is expected to meet with Trump in Washington soon, where they may announce steps toward peace in the Middle East following the recent Iran conflict.