Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the president for a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial. On Sunday, the prime minister’s office confirmed that Netanyahu submitted the request to the legal department of the Office of the President. The president's office described it as an "extraordinary request" with "significant implications." Netanyahu is the only sitting prime minister in Israeli history to stand trial, facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes. He has not been convicted yet. The request follows U.S. President Donald Trump's recent urging for Israel to pardon Netanyahu.
