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. Yet the US president’s words have added momentum to an effort from across the political spectrum that aims to wrap up the prime minister’s case,

An Israeli court on Sunday postponed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony in his corruption trial after he requested a delay, as US President Donald Trump called for the case to be thrown out.

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.