President Donald Trump speaks at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Jerusalem. (AP)

US President Donald Trump on Monday called on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing corruption charges, during a speech at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem.

“Hey, I have an idea. Mr. President, why don’t you give him a pardon? Cigars and some champagne who the hell cares?” Trump said, referring to the allegations against Netanyahu. His remarks were reported by Reuters.

Corruption allegations against Netanyahu

Netanyahu, who denies all wrongdoing, was charged in 2019 with fraud, bribery and breach of trust in three separate cases. One of the cases involves receiving about 700,000 shekels (around $210,000) in gifts, includin

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