"Netanyahu is standing trial for charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate cases. He's accused of accepting more than $200,000 in gifts from wealthy businessmen, and of granting regulatory benefits worth hundreds of millions of dollars to a telecom tycoon in exchange for favorable news coverage. The trial has stretched on for four years, in part due to Netanyahu's repeated legal delay tactics."
"Reality check: Netanyahu is not very popular, according to the polls, though the Gaza deal and the release of the hostages have given him a boost. Majorities in several polls in recent months have said they want Netanyahu to step down for his role in the security failures that allowed the Oct. 7 attacks to happen. Flashback: After the 12-day war with Iran in June, Trump published several posts on Truth Social calling for the cancellation of Netanyahu's trial, and comparing it to the charges Trump himself faced."
Trump publicly suggested granting a pardon to Netanyahu and minimized allegations about illicit gifts, dismissing them as unimportant. Trump praised Netanyahu’s leadership during wartime and indicated possible endorsement ahead of Israel’s expected election. Netanyahu faces three criminal cases alleging bribery, fraud and breach of trust, including accusations of accepting gifts and granting regulatory favors for favorable coverage. The trial has extended over four years amid repeated legal delays. Polls show Netanyahu’s popularity is weak overall, though recent hostage releases and a Gaza deal gave him a temporary boost.
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