Netanyahu seeks presidential pardon amid ongoing corruption trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a presidential pardon. The move comes as he faces ongoing corruption charges in court. President Isaac Herzog will now review the clemency appeal.
Netanyahu is currently on trial for three separate cases involving corruption, fraud, breach of trust, and bribery. Despite the legal proceedings, he remains in office as prime minister.
If granted, the pardon could halt Netanyahu’s trial and clear his record. If rejected, the legal proceedings will continue as scheduled. The president’s decision will carry significant weight in Israel’s political and judicial landscape.
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