President Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a Knesset address, downplaying the corruption charges against him while praising his leadership.

Despite Netanyahu’s general unpopularity and public calls for his resignation over security failures, recent events like the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release have improved his standing.

Trump has previously pushed for Netanyahu’s trial to be canceled, likening it to his own legal battles.

The Knesset speech marks a significant intervention in Israel’s domestic politics, Axios has reported.

It also hints that Trump may endorse Netanyahu in the next Israeli election.