Newshour - Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president
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The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been facing a long-running corruption trial, has submitted an official request to the country's president to pardon him. Mr Netanyahu, who denies wrongdoing, released a two and a half minute video saying that a presidential pardon would advance much needed national reconciliation, but he added that he'd be happy to continue with the trial.
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(Photo: Netanyahu said a pardon would lead to national reconciliation in Israel. Credit: EPA)
Published on Sunday, 30th November 2025.
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