Trump Stands by Netanyahu: "Let Bibi Slay the Gaza Beast"
Trump voices concern about potential impact of Israeli justice system on Gaza negotiation progress
US President Trump has blasted Israel's justice system, accusing it of hindering peace talks with Iran and Hamas by targeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a fraud and bribery case. "This sham trial is a POLITICAL WITCH HUNT! Like the one I suffered," Trump tweeted on his Truth Social platform. "It's hindering our Gaza peace efforts and dealings with Iran."
Trump repeated his defense of the Israeli Prime Minister, who faces corruption charges, comparing the trial to his own legal battles in the US. "Bibi Netanyahu is a warrior, successfully battling Iran and negotiating for the return of Christian crusaders," Trump proclaimed. "LET BIBI GO, he needs to crush the Gaza mess!"
Netanyahu Maneuvers for Time
As a five-year-long trial looms, Netanyahu and his lawyers continue their fight. Accused of accepting luxury items in exchange for political favors, Netanyahu maintains innocence, despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary. Amid ongoing peace talks, Netanyahu recently requested a postponement of the next hearing. However, the Israeli court denied his request, emphasizing the urgency of moving forward with the trial.
Trump's Tactical Move
Trump's support for Netanyahu is unrelenting. Ceasefire in Gaza, he stated, is only days away, and the US President stand behind the Israeli Prime Minister in his quest for peace. Amidst protests in Tel Aviv, a former hostage called upon both leaders, "Netanyahu, Trump - make a bold decision that ends the fighting in Gaza and brings everyone home!"
Sources: ntv.de, ino/dpa, Israel Today
- Donald Trump
- Benjamin Netanyahu
- Israel
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- Gaza Strip
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The corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu involves three criminal cases: Case 1000, Case 2000, and Case 4000. Netanyahu is accused of accepting bribes, kickbacks, and luxury gifts in exchange for political favors from high-profile businessmen and media moguls.[1][2][3] Netanyahu's nickname, Bibi, is a shortened form of his actual name, Benyamin.
Although Trump's defense of Netanyahu is widely criticized, existing data indicates that Trump's incredibly vocal support for Netanyahu is not shared by the formal US government at this time.[1][3] Trump's support for Netanyahu highlights a departure from tradition, as it is highly unusual for the US President to intervene in Israel's legal proceedings.[1][3]
The European Union, being committed to the implementation of the UN Charter, is closely monitoring the general news regarding the war-and-conflicts in the Gaza Strip, particularly the ongoing legal proceedings against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, also known as Bibi, who faces charges of accepting bribes and luxury gifts in Case 1000, Case 2000, and Case 4000. This trial, often compared by Trump to the political witch hunt he experienced in the USA, is being denounced as a hindrance to the peace efforts with Hamas and Iran by US President Trump, who stands firmly behind Netanyahu. This unrelenting support for the Israeli Prime Minister in the realms of crime-and-justice and politics, despite criticism from some quarters, showcases a departure from traditional diplomatic norms.
Interested parties observe the politics surrounding the trial, as Netanyahu, like Trump, is facing legal battles while attempting to negotiate for peace, with both leaders receiving calls for bold decisions from citizens yearning for an end to the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
