President Donald Trump defended Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against corruption charges on Saturday. Trump said America will not accept the continued legal action against the Israeli leader. The US president posted his comments on Truth Social media platform. He noted that America spends billions of dollars each year supporting Israel. Trump argued this makes the prosecution unacceptable.
An Israeli court rejected Netanyahu's request to delay his testimony on Friday. The prime minister wanted more time to focus on security matters. Netanyahu faces charges of accepting luxury items worth over $260,000 from wealthy donors. Prosecutors also accuse him of seeking favorable news coverage from media companies. The Israeli leader denies all allegations against him.
Trump called the case against Netanyahu a political attack on Wednesday. He compared the Israeli prosecution to his legal troubles before taking office. The American president described Netanyahu as a war hero on Saturday. Trump argued the court case would harm talks with Iran and Hamas. He said the legal proceedings represent unfair treatment of the Israeli leader.
Netanyahu and his wife Sara allegedly received cigars, jewelry and champagne from billionaires. The prosecution claims these gifts came in exchange for political favors. Netanyahu's lawyer asked the court to excuse him from hearings for two weeks. The defense said the prime minister needed to concentrate on national security issues. The court ruled against this request Friday.
An Israeli court rejected Netanyahu's request to delay his testimony on Friday. The prime minister wanted more time to focus on security matters. Netanyahu faces charges of accepting luxury items worth over $260,000 from wealthy donors. Prosecutors also accuse him of seeking favorable news coverage from media companies. The Israeli leader denies all allegations against him.
Trump called the case against Netanyahu a political attack on Wednesday. He compared the Israeli prosecution to his legal troubles before taking office. The American president described Netanyahu as a war hero on Saturday. Trump argued the court case would harm talks with Iran and Hamas. He said the legal proceedings represent unfair treatment of the Israeli leader.
Netanyahu and his wife Sara allegedly received cigars, jewelry and champagne from billionaires. The prosecution claims these gifts came in exchange for political favors. Netanyahu's lawyer asked the court to excuse him from hearings for two weeks. The defense said the prime minister needed to concentrate on national security issues. The court ruled against this request Friday.
