Trump’s ‘Pardon Netanyahu’ call sparks backlash in IsraelU.S. President Donald Trump’s call to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu in corruption cases has sparked a massive backlash in IsraelMonday June 30, 2025 9:50 AM , ummid.com News NetworkTel Aviv/Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu in corruption cases has sparked a massive backlash in Israel. Ahead of today’s court hearing, Trump praised Netanyahu calling him a “warrior”. Trump’s pardon Netanyahu call however has sparked anger and controversy in Israel. “Netanyahu is conditioning the future of Israel and our children on his trial,” Knesset member Naama Lazimi said in a statement Sunday. In two other cases, Netanyahu is accused of attempting to negotiate more favorable coverage from two Israeli media outlets.