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Business Standard
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Trump backs Netanyahu, says Israeli PM must not be tried during war
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) called for the 'immediate' cancellation of the ongoing corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sharing a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed shock over Israel continuing with what he called a witch hunt against Netanyahu. He wrote, 'I was shocked to hear that the State of Israel, which has just had one of its Greatest Moments in History, and is strongly led by Bibi Netanyahu, is continuing its ridiculous Witch Hunt against their Great wartime prime Minister! Bibi and I just went through HELL together, fighting a very tough and brilliant longtime enemy of Israel, Iran, and Bibi could not have been better, sharper, or stronger in his LOVE for the incredible Holy Land.' Trump praises 'Operation Rising Lion' and Netanyahu's leadership Trump praised Netanyahu and his government as Israel launched 'Operation Rising Lion' on June 13, targeting Iranian nuclear sites to prevent further progress in Tehran's weapons programme. He credited Netanyahu's leadership for what he described as the 'complete elimination' of Iran's near-term nuclear weapons capability. Trump calls Netanyahu trial politically motivated Continuing his praise for Netanyahu, Trump stated that if anyone else had led the war, the outcome would have been 'losses and embarrassment,' while Netanyahu fought 'literally' for Israel's survival. Calling the case against Netanyahu 'politically motivated,' Trump said the trial, ongoing since May 2020, marked the first time a sitting Israeli prime minister had faced trial. 'Just like the US saved Israel, it will now save Netanyahu from this horror show,' he wrote. Details of the Netanyahu trial and ICC charges Netanyahu is set to appear in court on June 30 for his ongoing corruption trial, which includes multiple charges such as bribery and fraud. He is currently facing three cases—known as Case 1,000, 2,000, and 4,000—all involving allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, according to Anadolu Agency. Netanyahu has denied all charges, dismissing them as 'fake.' Separately, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against him, accusing him of war crimes and crimes against humanity. These charges relate to civilian targeting and the alleged use of starvation tactics during Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
India.com
17 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Trump Calls For Immediate Cancellation Of Israeli PMs Trial; Says US Will Save Netanyahu
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has called for the "immediate" cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial, denouncing the proceedings as a politically motivated "witch hunt" by the Israeli judiciary, noting that it will be the US that will 'save' Israeli PM. In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday (local time), the US President expressed his shock over the continuation of the trial against Netanyahu, despite what he described as one of Israel's "greatest moments in history" referring to the recent Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure. "BREAKING NEWS... I was shocked to hear that the State of continuing its ridiculous Witch Hunt against their Great wartime Prime Minister! Bibi and I just went through HELL together, fighting a very tough and brilliant longtime enemy of Israel, Iran, and Bibi could not have been better, sharper, or stronger in his LOVE for the incredible Holy Land," Trump wrote, hailing Netanyahu as a "warrior" for his leadership during the recent military campaign. He also credited the Israeli PM's leadership for what he claimed was a "complete elimination" of Iran's near-term nuclear weapons capability. "Bibi Netanyahu was a WARRIOR, like perhaps no other Warrior in the History of Israel, and the result was something that nobody thought was possible, a complete elimination of potentially one of the biggest and most powerful Nuclear Weapons anywhere in the World, and it was going to happen, SOON!" Trump added. According to Trump, the charges against Netanyahu, which include bribery and fraud in multiple cases, are politically motivated and based on trivial allegations, including "cigars, a Bugs Bunny doll, and numerous other unfair charges". He characterised the case as a "horror show" that has dragged on since 2020, making Netanyahu the first sitting Israeli Prime Minister ever to face trial while in office, as per Anadolu Agency. "Despite all of this, I just learned that Bibi has been summoned to Court on Monday for the continuation of this long running, (He has been going through this "Horror Show" since May of 2020 - Unheard of! This is the first time a sitting Israeli Prime Minister has ever been on trial.), politically motivated case, "concerning cigars, a Bugs Bunny doll, and numerous other unfair charges" in order to do him great harm. Such a WITCH HUNT, for a man who has given so much, is unthinkable to me. He deserves much better than this, and so does the State of Israel. Bibi Netanyahu's trial should be CANCELLED, IMMEDIATELY, or a Pardon given to a Great Hero, who has done so much for the State," Trump declared. "It was the United States of America that saved Israel, and now it is going to be the United States of America that saves Bibi Netanyahu. THIS TRAVESTY OF "JUSTICE" CAN NOT BE ALLOWED!" he added. Israeli PM Netanyahu is currently on trial for three separate alleged corruption charges, known as Case 1,000, 2,000, and 4,000, involving allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, as reported by Anadolu Agency. However, Netanyahu had consistently denied all accusations, dismissing them as "fake". His trial, which began in May 2020, marks the first time a sitting Israeli prime minister has taken the stand as a criminal defendant and under Israeli law, Netanyahu is not obligated to resign unless convicted by the Supreme Court, Anadolu Agency reported. In addition to that, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague had also issued arrest warrants against the Israeli PM, accusing him of "crimes against humanity and war crimes". The charges include allegations of targeting civilians and enforcing policies of starvation in Gaza.
Saudi Gazette
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Netanyahu appears in court for 21st time in corruption trial
TEL AVIV — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday appeared before the Tel Aviv District Court for the 21st time in his ongoing corruption trial, while simultaneously naming a temporary replacement for the dismissed head of Israel's internal security agency, Shin Bet. Netanyahu, who attends court twice weekly, is expected to complete 24 sessions as he defends himself against charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases dating back to 2019 — referred to as Case 1,000, Case 2,000, and Case 4,000. He has denied all allegations, calling them politically motivated. The proceedings, which began on May 24, 2020, mark the first time a sitting Israeli prime minister has taken the stand as a criminal defendant. Under Israeli law, Netanyahu is not required to resign unless convicted by the Supreme Court, a process that could take several months. Meanwhile, amid continued political turmoil, Netanyahu's office announced the appointment of the Shin Bet deputy chief — identified only as 'Shin' — as interim leader of the security service. The move comes after Netanyahu's controversial dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar last month. However, Israel's Supreme Court has frozen Bar's dismissal until it reviews legal petitions challenging the decision on April 8. This marks the first time an Israeli government has dismissed a Shin Bet chief. Netanyahu maintains that the decision is within his executive authority and should not be subject to judicial oversight. On Tuesday, Netanyahu reversed his earlier plan to appoint former Navy chief Eli Sharvit as the new Shin Bet head, reportedly under pressure from his ruling coalition, which opposed Sharvit's selection due to his participation in anti-government protests in 2023. Netanyahu's office said the premier is continuing interviews with potential candidates for the post, with no final appointment expected before April 10, when Bar's term officially ends. Separately, Netanyahu also faces international legal challenges, with the International Criminal Court issuing arrest warrants for him and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in November 2024 over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. The Israeli military offensive has killed more than 50,300 Palestinians, mostly women and children, since October 7, 2023. — Agencies
