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Netanyahu Requests Pardon Amid Ongoing Corruption Trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog as he faces serious allegations of bribery and fraud in an ongoing corruption trial. This request, which follows significant delays in the trial proceedings, reflects the deep political divisions in Israel and comes after support from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Netanyahu argues that the trial obstructs his governance, but legal experts note that pardons cannot be granted without a conviction.

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