Why is Trump urging a pardon for Netanyahu?
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Donald Trump urges a pardon for Netanyahu because he views the corruption case as politically unjustified. Trump expresses this in a letter to Israel's president, though he lacks authority over Israeli legal matters. Netanyahu denies the bribery charges and faces significant domestic opposition despite international support. The situation unfolds amid ongoing Israeli political and security challenges.
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