Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:39pm on 01 Dec 2025,Monday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court Monday after requesting a pardon from President Isaac Herzog. The request, backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, comes amid Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Opposition leaders say any pardon should require Netanyahu to admit guilt or leave politics. Demonstrators protested outside the Tel Aviv court, calling for him to face jail. Netanyahu’s lawyers said frequent court appearances hinder his work as prime minister. Pardons are usually granted only after conviction, and no Israeli precedent exists for a mid-trial pardon. Netanyahu denies wrongdoing. (PC: NDTV)
