Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) shaking hands with American President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on April 7, 2025. (Credit: AFP)
Why is Donald Trump suddenly rushing to Benjamin Netanyahu’s aid?After an Israeli court rejected the prime minister’s request on Friday to postpone hearings in his ongoing corruption trial, the U.S. president said the next day on Truth Social that he would not allow the continuation of the legal proceedings. He even hinted at suspending U.S. military aid to Israel.Netanyahu “is right now in the process of negotiating a deal with Hamas, which will include getting the Hostages back. How is it possible that the Prime Minister of Israel can be forced to sit in a Courtroom all day long, over NOTHING,” Trump wrote.Although the Jerusalem court eventually agreed on Sunday to partially grant Netanyahu’s request, Trump’s remarks raised eyebrows. Some of the prime minister’s critics even labeled them as interference. For context Iran, Gaza… from...
Why is Donald Trump suddenly rushing to Benjamin Netanyahu’s aid?After an Israeli court rejected the prime minister’s request on Friday to postpone hearings in his ongoing corruption trial, the U.S. president said the next day on Truth Social that he would not allow the continuation of the legal proceedings. He even hinted at suspending U.S. military aid to Israel.Netanyahu “is right now in the process of negotiating a deal with Hamas, which will include getting the Hostages back. How is it possible that the Prime Minister of Israel can be forced to sit in a Courtroom all day long, over NOTHING,” Trump wrote.Although the Jerusalem court eventually agreed on Sunday to partially grant Netanyahu’s request, Trump’s remarks raised eyebrows. Some of the prime minister’s critics even labeled them as interference. For context...
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