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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 […]
