Donald Trump's Plea for Netanyahu's Pardon Sparks Backlash
Donald Trump has faced backlash after publicly asking Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump made the request during a speech at the Knesset in Jerusalem, celebrating the US-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
- Hamas has released 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza.
- The ceasefire marks a pause in two years of war that killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
- Humanitarian aid is expected to surge into Gaza, where parts are experiencing famine.
Trump's plea has sparked backlash, with many questioning his involvement in Israeli politics.