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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked the country’s president for a pardon from his corruption charges — an unprecedented move that could end a years-long trial that has deeply divided Israel. His office says the request is meant to help “unify the country,” but critics argue it threatens democratic institutions and sends the message that he’s above the law. Netanyahu, the only sitting Israeli PM ever to stand trial, faces charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery, all of which he denies.

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