Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described his ongoing corruption trial as 'bogus' and accused prosecutors of attempting to remove him from office. In a recent interview, Netanyahu insisted that seeking a pardon does not require him to admit guilt, a claim that has been disputed by legal experts and critics. The comments follow his formal request for a pardon from President Isaac Herzog amid longstanding charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust. Netanyahu also declined to share details about a recent conversation with former United States President Donald Trump, who has publicly supported a pardon for the Israeli leader.