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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon as he stands trial on corruption and fraud charges — weeks after President Donald Trump sent his own letter urging clemency.

Netanyahu emphasized concern over public division in his request. While explicitly not admitting guilt, he wrote the pardon would allow him to “reconcile the national rift” and “lower the flames” in the arguments surrounding his trial.

Herzog’s office released a statement Sunday saying it has received Netanyahu’s formal pardon request, calling it “extraordinary” and acknowledging that it carries “significant implications.”

The request, in accordance with guidelines and procedures, was being transferred to the Pardons Department in th

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