Netanyahu Requests Pardon for Corruption Cases

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog amid ongoing corruption cases, including allegations of bribery and receiving nearly 700,000 shekels in gifts. The request follows pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who urged Herzog to consider the pardon. Netanyahu, who denies the charges and is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand trial, claims the proceedings have divided the nation and hindered his leadership. His trial, which began in 2020, remains unresolved, while he also faces charges from the International Criminal Court.

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