Netanyahu Seeks Pardon, Dividing Israel
Update: 2025-11-30
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a pardon from the president, sparking significant implications for his ongoing corruption trial. The trial, involving charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes, has deeply divided the nation. Netanyahu, the first sitting prime minister to face such proceedings, believes a pardon could restore national unity and ease his leadership burden. The request, consisting of two documents, will now be reviewed by the justice ministry and the presidents legal advisor before a final decision is made.
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