Benjamin Netanyahu requests pardon from Israeli government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking a pardon for corruption charges, claiming they endanger Israel and labeling the case a media-led witch-hunt. If granted, this move could raise concerns about the independence of the judiciary and press in Israel. Meanwhile, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton blames Israel’s PR issues on TikTok, overlooking the country’s actions in Gaza, while South Korean journalist-activist Kim Ou-Joon sheds light on the intersection of politics and media in his country.

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