"U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a request to the Israeli government for a full pardon of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from various corruption charges that have led to a years-long trial, further entrenching Trump's allyship with the genocidaire as they discuss plans to shape the future of the region. Without evidence, Trump called the charges against Netanyahu "political" and "unjustified," in a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog sent Wednesday."
"In the letter, posted in full by Israeli media, Trump says that Netanyahu's trial is "unnecessarily divert[ing]" the prime minister's attention as Israel faces unnamed "adversaries." Trump also touts his role in "peace" with regards to Israel and the Middle East - ignoring Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza and escalated violence in and occupation of Lebanon and the West Bank."
""I believe that this 'case' against Bibi, who has fought alongside me for a long time, including against the very tough adversary of Israel, Iran, is a political, unjustified prosecution," Trump said, without citing evidence to back his claims. In a response, Herzog's office demurred, saying that "anyone seeking a Presidential pardon must submit a formal request in accordance with the established procedures.""
U.S. President Donald Trump sent a request to the Israeli government seeking a full pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces bribery, fraud and breach of trust charges stemming from a years-long trial. Trump labeled the charges "political" and "unjustified" in a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Trump said the trial is unnecessarily diverting Netanyahu's attention as Israel faces unnamed adversaries and praised his role in peace efforts in the Middle East. Herzog's office said anyone seeking a presidential pardon must submit a formal request according to established procedures. If convicted of bribery, Netanyahu faces up to ten years in jail.
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