Trump urges Israel's president to pardon Netanyahu

Trump Urges Pardon for Netanyahu

President Donald Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption.

Hey, I have an idea. President, why don't you give him a pardon? Cigars and some champagne — who the hell cares?

Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 in three cases, including receiving almost 700,000 shekels ($210,000) in gifts from businessmen, such as champagne and cigars, which he denies.

Trump made this statement during a speech to the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, which lasted over an hour.

Author's summary: Trump urges pardon for Netanyahu.

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Al-Monitor Al-Monitor — 2025-10-13

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