Israel's President Isaac Herzog has received a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump formally urging him to 'fully pardon' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu has been standing trial for five years on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, all of which he denies.

In his letter, Trump expressed that he 'absolutely' respects Israel's justice system but believes Netanyahu is the victim of a 'political, unjustified prosecution'. Herzog's office acknowledged Trump's respect but emphasized that a pardon request must be formalized by the accused.

Netanyahu has not publicly responded but previously expressed gratitude towards Trump for similar calls. The trial has sparked widespread political ramifications, manifesting debates between supporters of Netanyahu and those emphasizing national sovereignty and legal integrity. Calls for a pardon continue to divide public opinion amid concerns over political influence on judicial matters.