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Trump Slams Israel's President Over Failure to Pardon Favored Ally Netanyahu
Donald Trump has criticized Israel's President Isaac Herzog, calling him 'disgraceful' for refusing to grant a pardon to his ally Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces bribery charges.
US President Donald Trump has called Israeli President Isaac Herzog 'disgraceful' for refusing to grant a pardon to his ally, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing bribery charges. Trump's comments come as he seeks to pressure Israel into granting the pardon, which could influence the outcome of Netanyahu's trial. The US president's criticism of Herzog adds to tensions between Washington and Jerusalem over Netanyahu's case. The situation has raised concerns about the balance of power in their bilateral relationship.
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