Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a pardon in his long-running corruption trial from Israeli president Isaac Herzog, in a move set to have significant political and legal implications.
Lawyers for the prime minister sent the request to Herzog on Sunday, which follows US President Donald Trump repeatedly calling for the Israeli president to “fully pardon” Netanyahu, noting his “formidable” leadership.
“Mr President, why don’t you give him a pardon . . . cigars and champagne, who the hell cares about that?” Trump told Israel’s parliament last month.
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