Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:48pm on 30 Nov 2025,Sunday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon. Netanyahu faces a five-year-long trial over bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases, all of which he denies. He said in a video message that ending the trial would promote national reconciliation and help Israel face current challenges. The president’s office will seek opinions from justice officials before deciding on the “extraordinary request.” Netanyahu’s supporters back the pardon, while critics fear it could undermine Israel’s legal system and democracy. No timeline has been given for Herzog’s decision. (PC: BBC)
