Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog while his corruption trial is still ongoing. The president's office described the request as 'extraordinary' and stated that it would be considered carefully after reviewing all relevant opinions. Netanyahu is currently facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery in three separate cases, but he denies any wrongdoing and has not been convicted. The pardon request follows a recent appeal from United States President Donald Trump urging Herzog to grant clemency, adding further complexity to the already contentious legal and political situation in Israel.