By Alexander Cornwell, Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Omri Taasan
Photo: AFP / ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the country's president for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a pardon would be good for Israel.
Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving prime minister, denies the bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges. His lawyers said in a letter to the president's 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.
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