Israel hits southern Lebanon with air strike months after ceasefire
Israeli forces have conducted air strikes in southern Lebanon, months after a ceasefire came into effect.
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- Hindustan Times
Trump backs Bibi again, says Netanyahu corruption trial a 'political witch hunt'
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Mint
13 minutes ago
- Mint
Trump defends Netanyahu as Israel PM faces corruption charges: ‘Not going to stand for this'
President Donald Trump on Saturday declared that the United States would "not stand by" as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to face prosecution on corruption charges. He posted on Truth Social, "The United States of America spends Billions of Dollar a year, far more than on any other Nation, protecting and supporting Israel. We are not going to stand for this." On Friday, an Israeli court denied Prime Minister Netanyahu's request to delay his testimony in his ongoing corruption trial, stating that he failed to present sufficient grounds for the postponement. In one of the cases, Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, are alleged to have received over $260,000 in luxury items—including cigars, jewelry, and champagne—from wealthy businessmen in return for political favors. In two other cases, Netanyahu is accused of attempting to negotiate more favorable coverage from two Israeli media outlets. Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing and has thanked Trump for his support in Israel's war with Iran, which saw a ceasefire agreement earlier this week.
The Hindu
14 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Trump slams Israel's prosecutors over Netanyahu corruption trial
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday (June 28, 2025) criticised Israel's prosecutors over an ongoing corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying it was interfering with his ability to conduct talks with both Hamas and Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump also suggested that, given the billions of dollars worth of military aid Washington was providing to Israel, it was not going to "stand for this." Earlier, an Israeli court on Friday (June 27, 2025) rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to postpone giving testimony in his corruption trial, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the case should be cancelled. The Jerusalem district court said in a judgement published online that 'in its current form, (his request) does not provide a basis or detailed justification for the cancellation of the hearings'.
