Trump Urges Israeli President to Pardon Netanyahu in Legal Case

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly called on Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump made the request in a letter, describing the ongoing corruption case against Netanyahu as a "political" and "unjustified prosecution." The direct intervention from a prominent American political figure has raised concerns about foreign influence on Israel's independent judicial system. In Israel, the president holds the power to grant pardons. This action comes as Netanyahu's government advances controversial reforms to the country's judiciary. Critics argue Trump's statement could be seen as endorsing these political efforts. The White House has not yet commented on the matter.