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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Netanyahu Reacts To Trump's Demands To Israel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he was "deeply moved" by Donald Trump's support after the president demanded that Israel drop its ongoing legal case against its prime minister. "I was deeply moved by your heartfelt support for me and your incredible support for Israel and the Jewish people," Netanyahu said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday. "I look forward to continue working with you to defeat our common enemies, liberate our hostages and quickly expand the circle of peace." On Wednesday evening, Trump said on Truth Social he was "shocked" to hear that Israel was continuing its trial of Netanyahu, which he branded "politically motivated" and a "Witch Hunt against their Great War Time Prime The Israeli leader faces charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes in three separate cases. Netanyahu, who has denied all allegations, is due to return to court on Monday. This is a breaking news story, more updates to follow.
Roya News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Roya News
Netanyahu thanks Trump for 'heartfelt support' over corruption trial
'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed heartfelt gratitude to US President Donald Trump on Wednesday following Trump's strong public defense amid Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial. 'Thank you @realDonaldTrump. I was deeply moved by your heartfelt support for me and your incredible support for Israel and the Jewish people,' Netanyahu tweeted. 'I look forward to continue working with you to defeat our common enemies, liberate our hostages and quickly expand the circle of peace.' Trump had earlier called Netanyahu a 'Great War Time Prime Minister' and denounced the trial as a 'witch hunt.' Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump urged for the trial to be canceled or for Netanyahu to receive a pardon, citing his leadership during Israel's recent conflict with Iran. 'Bibi and I just went through HELL together, fighting a very tough and brilliant longtime enemy of Israel, Iran, and Bibi could not have been better, sharper, or stronger in his LOVE for the incredible Holy Land,' Trump wrote. Netanyahu's corruption trial, which began in May 2020, includes charges related to accepting luxury gifts and attempting to influence media coverage. The trial has been repeatedly delayed, partly due to ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. Netanyahu has denied all accusations, and with Trump's vocal backing, the Israeli leader appears determined to continue his political and diplomatic efforts amid mounting legal pressure.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘US saved Israel, now it is going to save Bibi': Trump urges cancellation of Netanyahu's corruption trial
United States President Donald Trump threw his weight behind Benjamin Netanyahu and called on Israel to exonerate the 'Great War Time' prime minister's long-running corruption trial. In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed shock that Israel is pursuing a 'ridiculous Witch Hunt' against Bibi (Netanyahu's nickname), despite the country having just experienced one of its greatest moments in history. 'Bibi and I just went through HELL together, fighting a very tough and brilliant longtime enemy of Israel, Iran, and Bibi could not have been better, sharper, or stronger in his LOVE for the incredible Holy Land,' Trump wrote in a long post on his Truth Social handle on Wednesday (June 25). Denouncing the trial as 'politically motivated,' Trump extolled Netanyahu as a 'Great Hero'. 'Bibi Netanyahu's trial should be CANCELLED, IMMEDIATELY, or a Pardon given to a Great Hero,' the US president urged. He vowed that the United States would save Netanyahu just like it saved Israel. 'It was the United States of America that saved Israel, and now it is going to be the United States of America that saves Bibi Netanyahu,' he added. Trump's lavish praise for Netanyahu comes hours after he sharply rebuked Israel for allegedly preparing a military response against Iran over 'blatant violation' of the ceasefire. 'Israel, as soon as we made the deal, they came out and they dropped a load of bombs, the likes of which I've never seen before. The biggest load that we've seen. I'm not happy with Israel,' he told reporters. Iran and Israel, he added, had been fighting 'so long and so hard that they don't know what the f**k they're doing.' Netanyahu's corruption trial Netanyahu is facing several charges, including fraud, bribery and breach of trust. The trial, which began in May 2020, has been delayed several times due to the war in Gaza. The Israeli prime minister and his wife are accused of accepting over $260,000 worth of luxury gifts from billionaires in exchange for political favours. The other two cases allege that Netanyahu attempted to reach a quid pro quo agreement with two local media outlets for positive coverage. The Israeli prime minister has denied any wrongdoing. (With inputs from agencies)
