Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in a Tel Aviv court to face ongoing corruption charges, amid calls from United States President Donald Trump for Israel's parliament to pardon him. The prime minister, accompanied by ministers from his party, was met by protesters as he arrived for the latest hearing in a trial that began in 2020. Trump, during a speech to the Israeli parliament, joked about the charges and urged a pardon, drawing laughter from lawmakers. Netanyahu, who denies any wrongdoing, is accused of accepting luxury gifts and seeking favorable media coverage in exchange for political favors. The trial has been repeatedly delayed due to regional conflicts, and no verdict has been reached. Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving leader, is also facing an international arrest warrant related to the war in Gaza, which has seen significant casualties on both sides since fighting began in October 2023.