Trump says 'not going to stand' for Netanyahu's continued prosecution
AFP | Washington
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President Donald Trump said Saturday the United States was "not going to stand" for the continued prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges.
"The United States of America spends Billions of Dollar a year, far more than on any other Nation, protecting and supporting Israel. We are not going to stand for this," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
Netanyahu responded on X, saying "thank you again" and promising that "together, we... will make the Middle East Great Again!".
An Israeli court on Friday rejected Netanyahu's request to postpone giving testimony in his corruption trial, ruling that he had not provided adequate justification for his request.
In one case, Netanyahu and his wife Sara are accused of accepting more than $260,000 worth of luxury goods such as cigars, jewelry and champagne from billionaires in exchange for political favors.
In two other cases, Netanyahu is accused of attempting to negotiate more favorable coverage from two Israeli media outlets.
Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing and has thanked Trump for his support in Israel's war with Iran, which saw a ceasefire agreement earlier this week.
Trump on Wednesday sprung to Netanyahu's defense, describing the case against him as a "witch hunt."
On Saturday, he described Netanyahu as a "War Hero" and said the case would distract the primeminister from negotiations withIran and with Hamas, the Gazabased Palestinian armed groupthat Israel is at war with.
"This travesty of 'Justice' willinterfere with both Iran and Hamas negotiations," said Trump,although it was unclear whatnegotiations he was referring towith regards to Iran.
The US leader also likened Netanyahu's legal troubles to his ownbefore he took office for his second term. "It is a POLITICAL WITCH HUNT,very similar to the Witch Huntthat I was forced to endure," said Trump.
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