Pakistan, April 30 -- US President Donald Trump has renewed pressure on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to grant a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to reports. The move comes as Netanyahu continues to face an ongoing corruption trial in Israel. The issue has added political tension amid war and regional instability.

Trump reportedly told Axios that Netanyahu raised his legal case during a recent phone call. He criticized the timing of the court proceedings, saying the Israeli leader should focus on wartime priorities instead. As a result, Trump reiterated his view that the trial is politically damaging for Israel.

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