Israeli premier appears before court for 1st time since requesting pardon in corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared before the Tel Aviv District Court on Monday for the first time since he requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog in his corruption trial, Anadolu reports. On Sunday, Netanyahu asked the Israeli president to grant him a pardon from corruption charges that have pursued him for many years. The request sparked divisions in Israel, as many opposed granting a pardon unless Netanyahu admits guilt and withdraws from political life. According to Israeli Channel 12, Netanyahu’s trial session began Monday “without the judges addressing the pardon request.” READ: Israeli Premier Netanyahu seeks presidential pardon over corruption charges The channel added that the Israeli premier requested the cancellation of his court appearance on Tuesday, citing “diplomatic and […]