Trump calls for Netanyahu trial to be dropped, labels it a ‘witch hunt’ +++ Ynet|Yesterday | 20:15

Trump calls for Netanyahu trial to be dropped, labels it a ‘witch hunt’ US president calls PM a 'great hero' and urges Israel to drop his corruption trial or grant a pardon, dismissing charges as politically driven; Netanyahu, on trial since 2020, denies wrongdoing in 3 cases involving bribery, fraud and breach of trust Ynet|Yesterday | 20:15 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sy00lgb5vgl Trump’s call to end Netanyahu trial—part of broader regional strategy? Trump’s call to dismiss or pardon PM isn’t just personal, it aligns with a broader regional plan: end the Gaza war, secure hostage deal, advance normalization and fast-track a wider Middle East strategy, with US influence over Israel in clear view Itamar Eichner, Ilana Curiel|07:18 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/s1bmx9cvge#autoplay Netanyahu thanks Trump after president calls for corruption trial to end Netanyahu thanks the American president for his emotional support; the prime minister's attorney asked the court to suspend Netanyahu's cross examination for 2 weeks during 'a critical time for Israel's security' Itamar Eichner, Tova Zimuky, Netael Bandel|Updated:10:50 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkx7ht5exl