In the latest update to the unprecedented trial of a sitting prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has made an unusual request to the president of Israel, Isaac Herzog.

On Sunday, Prime Minister Netanyahu officially requested a pardon amid his ongoing corruption trial, which consists of three separate but related cases.

'I will consider solely the best interests of the State of Israel and Israeli society.'

The Associated Press reported that Netanyahu submitted the request to the president's office, which called it "an extraordinary request" carrying "significant implications."

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In a video statement , Netanyahu argued that

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