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The newspaper reports that Netanyahu's letter, which is one page long, is dated November 27; however, the presidential office indicated that it was received on Sunday, November 30.
In the letter, the Israeli prime minister rejects guilt and does not express regret for any misdeeds; however, he acknowledges that he holds "social and ethical responsibility" for the unrest stemming from his trial.
He mentioned that it would be personally beneficial for him to complete the trial and establish his innocence, yet "the public interest suggests a different path." He reiterated this message in a video released shortly after he filed his pardon request.
The Israeli prime minister remembered that US President Donald Trump had earlier requested the trial to be dismissed. Earlier in November, Trump requested the Israeli president to "fully pardon" Netanyahu, stating that he "was a strong and decisive prime minister during wartime, and is now guiding Israel toward peace."
Netanyahu faces allegations of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust in three distinct cases stemming from Trump's initial term, according to CNN.
source: cnn.com
In the letter, the Israeli prime minister rejects guilt and does not express regret for any misdeeds; however, he acknowledges that he holds "social and ethical responsibility" for the unrest stemming from his trial.
He mentioned that it would be personally beneficial for him to complete the trial and establish his innocence, yet "the public interest suggests a different path." He reiterated this message in a video released shortly after he filed his pardon request.
The Israeli prime minister remembered that US President Donald Trump had earlier requested the trial to be dismissed. Earlier in November, Trump requested the Israeli president to "fully pardon" Netanyahu, stating that he "was a strong and decisive prime minister during wartime, and is now guiding Israel toward peace."
Netanyahu faces allegations of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust in three distinct cases stemming from Trump's initial term, according to CNN.
source: cnn.com
