Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday responded to a request from President Donald Trump that he grant a pardon to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu related to the latter's trial for alleged bribery, fraud and breach of trust. "President Herzog holds President Trump in the highest regard and continues to express his deep appreciation for President Trump's unwavering support for Israel, his tremendous contribution to the return of the hostages, to reshaping the situation in the Middle East and Gaza especially, and to ensuring the security of the state of Israel," the statement by Herzog's office said. "Alongside and not withstanding this, as the office of the president has made clear throughout, anyone seeking a presidential pardon must submit a formal request in accordance wi

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