Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon as his long-running corruption trial continues. The president’s office confirmed the request, saying it will seek opinions from legal authorities before making a decision due to the “significant implications” of the appeal. Netanyahu has been on trial for five years on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, all of which he denies.
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In a video message, Netanyahu said he wished to see the legal process conclude but claimed the national interest required an early end. Opposition leaders, however, insist that he must admit guilt before any pardon is considered, calling his request an attempt to blur personal legal troubles with state priorities.
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The president released Netanyahu’s letter on Sunday but gave no timeline for a decision. The move follows US President Donald Trump’s recent call for a full pardon. Netanyahu argues that the trial is damaging national unity, while critics say a pardon would undermine Israel’s justice system.
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