Netanyahu Requests Pardon from Israel’s President

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog amid ongoing corruption trials, where he faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Netanyahu argues that a pardon could foster national reconciliation, though opponents insist he must admit guilt first. Herzog will consult justice officials before deciding on the request, which has significant implications for Israeli democracy. Netanyahu, who has labeled the legal proceedings a “witch hunt,” emphasizes that the trial is harming national unity.

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