Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a pardon from Israel's president in relation to his ongoing corruption cases. The move is considered highly unusual and comes ahead of a likely election year. Netanyahu, who has faced charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust since 2019, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. The request follows a letter from former President Trump urging the Israeli president to grant the pardon. The cases against Netanyahu involve allegations of exchanging favors for gifts and favorable media coverage.