President Donald Trump has asked Israel's president to pardon its prime minister on graft charges. Photo: AP PHOTO

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has received a letter from US President Donald Trump urging him to consider granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Herzog's office says.

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Netanyahu has been facing a long-running corruption trial, and Trump has repeatedly asked for a pardon for his close ally. Netanyahu denies the charges and has pleaded not guilty.

"While I absolutely respect the independence of the Israeli Justice System, and its requirements, I believe

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