Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the countrys president on Sunday for a pardon in his years-long corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and that a pardon would be good for Israel.Netanyahu, the countrys longest-serving prime minister, has long denied the bribery, fraud and breach of trust charges. His lawyers said in a letter to the presidents office that the prime minister still believes the legal proceedings would result in a complete acquittal.My lawyers sent a request for pardon to the president of the country today. I expect that anyone who wishes for the good of the country support this step, Netanyahu said in a brief video statement released by his political party, Likud.President Isaac Herzogs office announced earlier on Sunday that the request had been received, releasing the letter from the lawyers.Herzogs office said the request would be forwarded to the Ministry of Justice, as is standard practice, to collect opinions, which would be submitted to the presidents legal adviser, who will formulate a recommendation for the president.US President Donald Trump speaks to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv on October 13. Photo: TNSIsraels Justice Minister, Yariv Levin, is a member of Netanyahus Likud party and a close ally of the prime minister.
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