Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a pardon from Israel's president while on trial for corruption charges, a move that has sparked fierce debate across the country. The president's office described the request as 'extraordinary' and with far-reaching implications for the justice system and Netanyahu's political future. Netanyahu, who has denied all allegations and framed the trial as a politically motivated attack, argues that a pardon would help unify the nation during turbulent times. While some government ministers and supporters back the request, critics warn it could undermine democratic institutions and set a dangerous precedent. Legal experts note that such a pardon is highly unusual before a conviction, and the process will involve further review by the Justice Ministry and the president's legal advisers.