US President Donald Trump’s focus on the Middle East and Israel in particular continued on Wednesday after the US President sent out a long message slamming the prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a post on Truth Social, Trump noted that he and “Bibi” fought alongside each other against “a very tough and brilliant longtime enemy of Israel, Iran,” and he could not believe when he learned that the “Great War Time Prime Minister!” was due to appear in court in a corruption case. Trump lauded Netanyahu as “a WARRIOR, like perhaps no other Warrior in the History of Israel” and dubbed all the charges and cases against him a “ridiculous Witch Hunt.” The 79-year-old called for the trial to be “cancelled immediately” or a “pardon” to be given to Netanyahu. “Now it is going to be the United States of America that saves Bibi Netanyahu. THIS TRAVESTY OF 鈥淛USTICE鈥 CAN NOT BE ALLOWED!” Trump concluded his post. Why Is Netanyahu On Trial? Benjamin Netanyahu has been under investigation by Israeli police since December 2016. In November 2019, he was formally indicted on charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust. His trial began in the Jerusalem District Court on May 24, 2020, with witness testimonies starting on April 5, 2021. The prosecution presented 333 witnesses before resting its case in July 2024. Netanyahu鈥檚 defense, including his own testimony, began in December 2024. Netanyahu was investigated in five different cases, three of which have gone to trial. Also read: Trump鈥檚 鈥楽choolyard Fight鈥 Analogy, NATO Chief鈥檚 鈥楧addy鈥 Quip Go Viral Amid Israel-Iran Truce Case 1000 centers on claims that Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, accepted luxury gifts, primarily cigars, champagne, and jewelry, valued at around NIS 700,000 (approximately $200,000) from Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan. In exchange, Netanyahu is accused of assisting Milchan with matters such as renewing his US residency visa and addressing tax concerns, actions that allegedly violated conflict-of-interest regulations. Case 2000 involves accusations of fraud and breach of trust. Netanyahu allegedly sought a deal with Arnon 鈥淣oni鈥 Mozes, the publisher of Yedioth Ahronoth, offering legislation to curb the influence of rival newspaper Israel Hayom in return for more favorable coverage in Yedioth. Case 4000, known as the Bezeq-Walla affair, is considered the most severe. Netanyahu is accused of advancing regulatory decisions that benefited the controlling shareholder of communication conglomerate Bezeq, Shaul Elovitch, by hundreds of millions of shekels. In return, Elovitch allegedly ensured positive coverage of Netanyahu on the Walla news website, which he also owned. Netanyahu has denied all allegations, claiming the charges are politically motivated and part of a conspiracy orchestrated by law enforcement and the state prosecution.