Israel"s Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country"s president on Sunday for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a pardon would be good for Israel.

Israel"s Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country"s president on Sunday for a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a pardon would be good for Israel.