Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president

He denies any wrongdoing in three ongoing trials over allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

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The president's office said Herzog would receive opinions from justice officials before considering the request "which carries with it significant implications".

Netanyahu has been standing trial for the past five years on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in connection with three separate cases. He denies wrongdoing.

He said in a video message that he would have preferred to see the process to the end but national interest "demanded otherwise".

The Israeli opposition says he should admit guilt before seeking a pardon.