AdvertisementIn a statement Sunday the prime minister’s office said that Netanyahu had submitted a request for a pardon to the legal department of the Office of the President. AdvertisementThe request comes weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Israel to pardon Netanyahu. Netanyahu’s pardon request consisted of two documents — a detailed letter signed by his lawyer and a letter signed by Netanyahu. AdvertisementLegal experts say the pardon request is not able to stop the trial. Netanyahu’s request sparked an immediate response from the opposition, which urged the president not to give in to his request.

Source: Huffington Post November 30, 2025 17:41 UTC