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Trump on Netanyahu pardon: I'm all for Bibi

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United States President Donald Trump said he supports a pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, telling Channel 14 News that he is 'all for Bibi.' When asked whether he was considering sanctions against Israel's Attorney General or the President of the Supreme Court, Trump declined to elaborate but reiterated his backing for Netanyahu.

Trump recently criticized President Isaac Herzog for not granting the pardon, calling him a 'disgrace' in an earlier interview and urging him to act immediately. He claimed Herzog had previously indicated he would grant clemency but had delayed the decision, accusing him of using it as political leverage and insisting Netanyahu should focus on confronting Iran.

Herzog responded that any decision must follow Israeli law and established procedures, emphasizing that he is required to wait for recommendations from relevant authorities. While expressing respect for Trump, Herzog stressed that the matter is an internal legal issue that must be handled בהתאם to his constitutional responsibilities.

Trump also addressed regional diplomacy, saying an agreement between Israel and Qatar was possible and describing Qatar as supportive, while declining to predict whether it would change its stance regarding Hamas.

Original article source: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/423598
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