When Donald Trump demanded an end to Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial at the weekend, many dismissed it as an unwelcome interference in Israel’s judicial system.

"In Israel, the pardon process begins with a formal request from the concerned individual," local media cited the president's office as stating.The post Netanyahu corruption trial should end in plea

The U.S. President said his friend is being put through a “witch hunt” corruption trial, but the Israeli leader’s hold on power is threatened by domestic political issues too.