United States President Donald Trump has sent a formal letter to Israel's President Isaac Herzog, urging him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently on trial for corruption. Trump described the charges against Netanyahu as a 'political, unjustified prosecution' and praised Netanyahu's leadership during wartime and efforts toward peace in the Middle East. While Trump emphasized his respect for Israel's justice system, he argued that pardoning Netanyahu would help unite the country and end what he called 'lawfare.'

President Herzog responded by reiterating his respect for Trump and his contributions to Israel, but clarified that any pardon request must follow established legal procedures. As of now, neither Netanyahu nor his family has formally requested a pardon, although reports suggest discussions are ongoing about the possibility.