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December 1, 2025
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Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in corruption cases

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in corruption cases

He explained he wanted to see the process through until acquittal, "but the security and political reality -- the national interest -- dictate otherwise...

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, currently facing corruption charges, has formally requested a pardon, arguing that his ongoing trial is deeply divisive for the country. This request follows a letter from US President Donald Trump to Israeli President Isaac Herzog advocating for a pardon for Netanyahu.

  • Netanyahu's trial has been ongoing for nearly six years and he claims it is tearing the country apart.
  • The charges against Netanyahu involve accepting over $260,000 worth of luxury goods in exchange for political favors and attempting to negotiate favorable media coverage.
  • The request, submitted as a 111-page letter from his lawyers, does not admit guilt, and has drawn strong opposition from critics who argue only the guilty seek pardon, while some senior ministers support it to end national division.

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