Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu - Reuters
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Donald Trump sent a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, urging him to consider pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption. Netanyahu denies the charges, which include receiving gifts worth nearly 700,000 shekels.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has received a letter from his American counterpart Donald Trump, in which the latter urges him to consider pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption. This is reported by UNN with reference to Reuters.
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Trump has repeatedly asked for a pardon for his close ally. Netanyahu denies the charges and pleads not guilty.
The charges against the Israeli Prime Minister in 2019 include three cases, including accusations of receiving gifts from businessmen totaling almost 700,000 shekels ($211,832).
Netanyahu's trial, which began in 2020, has not yet concluded, and he has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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Earlier, UNN reported that Turkey issued arrest warrants for 37 Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They are accused of "genocide" and "crimes against humanity" in the Gaza Strip.