Trump calls for end to Netanyahu corruption trial

US President Donald Trump called for the conclusion of the trial of former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges on Monday.

In a statement, Trump said that "it would be a grave injustice to override the will of the people" in reference to the upcoming Supreme Court decision on Netanyahu's charges.

The comments mark a dramatic intervention by Trump into the Israeli political process, approximately one month before the country heads to the polls for the fifth time since 2019.

Trump's comments come after an ongoing spat between the US and Israeli governments over the nuclear negotiations with Iran, with Netanyahu highlighting the importance of strengthening Israel's relations with the US.

Leaders across the global political spectrum have responded to the news, with comments from the British Prime Minister and the UN Secretary-General expected later today.