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Trump seeks pardon for Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump sent a letter on Wednesday to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, urging him to pardon Israel's premier, who faces corruption charges.

US President Donald Trump is welcomed by Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion International Airport on October 13, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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In today's edition we cover:

  • Trump requests Israeli president pardon Netanyahu for corruption charges
  • Iraq voter turnout exceeds expectations
  • Only one in custody after 100 settlers rampage in occupied West Bank
  • 20 killed in Turkish military plane crash
  • Syria's Sharaa doubles down on openness to US maintaining military presence in country

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