U.S. President Donald Trump decided on Thursday to crudely intervene in Israel's domestic affairs by urging that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial be canceled, or alternatively that he be granted a pardon.

Netanyahu's standing has risen, and polls show votes shifting from the far right back to Likud. This may give Netanyahu greater room to maneuver

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump called on Israel to cancel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ongoing trial - the next hearing for which is scheduled on Monday - calling…