Former U
S. President Donald Trump sharply criticizes the trial against Netanyahu, calling it political persecution Former U.S. President Donald Trump openly expressed his disapproval of the recent trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing it of being a political game and of setting barriers to Israel’s stability and security. In an interview published on his social media platform Truth, Trump emphasized that Netanyahu is a "war hero" and a dedicated leader who has made significant contributions to protecting the country’s interests through cooperation with the United States. In his view, the judicial proceedings against the Israeli Prime Minister are a form of political persecution that distracts him and his government from important foreign policy tasks, including negotiations with Iran and Hamas. Trump stressed that such processes hinder the achievement of stable peace and security in the region and could significantly impact Israel’s strategic interests. "We cannot and will not accept this illegal persecution. The efforts made by Netanyahu's team are a great success for Israel and our shared values," Trump stated. "They have made important strides in combating Iran’s nuclear threat and achieved significant results. Release Bibi; he has a lot of important work to do, and this political farce is obstructing his efforts." What led up to this? In November of last year, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. They are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Gaza Strip, which has become one of the most debated topics in the international community. In December last year, Netanyahu testified in his corruption case, highlighting the particular complexity and political tension surrounding him. Despite domestic Israeli legal proceedings and international accusations, Trump calls on the global community and political opponents to consider Netanyahu’s achievements and to reduce politically motivated attacks, which, in his opinion, only hinder regional stability and security.