Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon to end his corruption trial. Netanyahu faces three corruption cases, but he denies any wrongdoing. While Israeli law does not require him to admit guilt for a pardon, many in Israel oppose it.
Key Facts
- Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three cases.
- He claims the trials are a politically motivated "witch-hunt."
- President Trump urged Herzog to consider pardoning Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu's pardon request does not admit guilt, which is not legally required in Israel.
- The Justice Ministry will review the pardon request before Herzog decides.
- There have been protests in Israel against granting Netanyahu a pardon.
- Critics argue a pardon without admitting guilt sets a bad precedent.
