Israel’s Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog amid his ongoing corruption trial, citing national unity and governance challenges.
Key Points
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a pardon from the president due to his long-running corruption trial.
- Netanyahu denies bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges and expects full acquittal.
- President Isaac Herzog will consider the extraordinary pardon request after gathering relevant opinions.
- The trial and pardon request deepen national divisions amid concerns about Netanyahu's ability to govern during ongoing legal proceedings.
