Trump Says Israeli President Told Him a Pardon for Netanyahu is 'Pending'

Former US President Donald Trump stated today that he spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who told him that a pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “pending.” Trump made the statement before his meeting with Netanyahu, describing the Israeli Prime Minister as a “hero” and arguing that he should be pardoned. However, Herzog's office stated that no conversation had taken place between the two leaders regarding the issue of a pardon. It is noted that the request for a pardon for Netanyahu was submitted several weeks ago. The statement from Trump comes at a time of intense political developments in Israel, where Netanyahu faces corruption charges. A pardon could have significant implications for his political career and the Israeli political scene.