Netanyahu’s Pardon Request Sparks Political Firestorm in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a presidential pardon in his years-long corruption trial, a move that has ignited fierce debate across the country. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving leader, is facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases. He has consistently denied wrongdoing, insisting that the proceedings are politically motivated. In a video statement released by his Likud party, Netanyahu explained that his lawyers had submitted the request to President Isaac Herzog, arguing that the trial was hindering his ability to govern and deepening divisions within Israeli society. “My personal interest was and remains to continue the process until the end, until I...
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