In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump questioned the timing of the legal proceedings, suggesting they distract from critical negotiations. “The United States of America spends Billions of Dollar a year, far more than on any other Nation, protecting and supporting Israel. We are not going to stand for this,” Trump stated. He specifically referenced ongoing negotiations involving Iran and Hamas as areas requiring Netanyahu’s focus.

This criticism follows a significant court decision in Israel. On Friday, the Jerusalem District Court rejected Netanyahu’s request to postpone his testimony in the long-running corruption trial. Court records indicate the judges ruled Netanyahu had not provided sufficient justification for the requested delay. The trial, formally opened over five years ago, involves multiple serious allegations against the Israeli leader.

Official indictments detail three distinct cases. In one case, Netanyahu and his wife Sara are accused of accepting luxury goods worth over 260,000 U.S. dollars from wealthy associates in exchange for political favors. The two other cases involve allegations that Netanyahu attempted to broker deals for more favorable media coverage from major Israeli news outlets. Netanyahu has consistently denied all charges, labeling the prosecution a politically motivated “witch hunt.” The trial continues amid significant political attention within Israel and internationally.