U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that “America saved Israel,” and added that the United States will now also protect Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Trump implied that Netanyahu should be pardoned, referring to the ongoing corruption trials the Israeli prime minister is facing in court.This statement was reported on Thursday (26 June) by TRT World.According to the report, President Trump called for either halting the trial or granting a pardon to Netanyahu, who is currently facing corruption charges in Israel.In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Netanyahu’s trial should be canceled immediately, or such a great hero, who has done so much for Israel, should be pardoned.”He further mentioned that he had learned Netanyahu was scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Trump stated, “The United States saved Israel, and now it will save Netanyahu too.”The Republican president’s comments clearly allude to recent U.S. support for Israel, particularly Washington’s backing of — and direct participation in — strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, despite the operations being considered illegal under international law.Analysts believe Trump is attempting to politically shield his close ally Netanyahu — especially at a time when the Israeli prime minister’s government is facing mounting domestic and international criticism.In addition to the ongoing Gaza conflict and fallout from the Iran operation, Netanyahu’s government is under intense pressure both at home and abroad.The corruption cases against Netanyahu have been highly publicized in Israel. However, Trump’s recent appeal may further complicate the political and judicial landscape surrounding the Israeli leader.
