Why is Netanyahu asking for a pardon
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Netanyahu requests a pardon from President Herzog to address charges of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery, claiming it would help unify Israel amid a divisive trial. He maintains his innocence, while opposition argues a pardon would undermine the rule of law. The request follows public support from Donald Trump.
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Netanyahu asks president to grant him pardon from corruption charges
- Netanyahu asks President Herzog for a pardon during his corruption trial
- Presidency calls the request extraordinary and will consider it responsibly 10s
- Netanyahu denies wrongdoing, says pardon would unify Israel 20s
- Opposition says pardon would undermine rule of law 29s
- Trump recently urged Herzog to pardon Netanyahu, calling charges a witch-hunt 44s
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asks President Isaac Herzog for a pardon amid his corruption trial, citing national division and arguing a pardon would help unify the country. He denies wrongdoing, faces charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes, and has not been convicted. The presidency calls the request extraordinary and will consider it seriously. Opposition claims a pardon would undermine the rule of law. The request comes after Donald Trump publicly supported Netanyahu.