US EditionTrump sends letter to Israeli president asking him to pardon Netanyahu
Trump calls Netanyahu a decisive wartime leader and urges Herzog to end political strife by granting a pardon despite ongoing legal procedures and Netanyahu's denial of charges.
- President Donald Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to consider a pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption allegations.
- In his letter, Trump described Netanyahu as deserving of a pardon amid ongoing trials, referring to the charges as politically motivated.
- Netanyahu, who has pleaded not guilty, has faced corruption charges since 2019 and claims they are part of a political witch hunt.
- Israeli law requires a formal request and admission of guilt for a pardon, which has resulted in political debate in Israel.
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Trump Asks Israeli President To Pardon Netanyahu
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Trump to Israel: Pardon Netanyahu Before Verdict
President Trump has formally asked Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who's currently on trial for corruption. In a letter made public by Herzog's office, Trump described Netanyahu's prosecution as politically motivated and unfair, while praising the latter's leadership during recent conflicts, reports the Wall Street...
US President Trump has once again called on Israel's President Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog politely declined US President Donald Trump's request on Wednesday to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
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