India, Oct. 13 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing multiple court cases in which he stands accused of corruption.

During his address to the Israeli parliament, Trump seemed to mock the charges against Netanyahu, saying "who cares" about some "cigars and champagne".

"Hey, I have an idea. Mr President (Isaac Herzog), why don't you give him a pardon!" he said.

"Cigars and some champagne - who the hell cares?" Trump added, during the speech address to Israel's parliament, referring to the corruption, fraud and oney laundering charges that Netanyahu faces, which he denies.

Trump said that his call for a pardon for Netanyahu wasn't part of his...