Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog, according to a statement from the president’s office.
The office described the request as “extraordinary” with significant implications and said Herzog will carefully consider it after reviewing all relevant opinions.
Netanyahu, who has been facing a lengthy corruption trial, has denied all charges and pleaded not guilty.
There was no immediate response from Netanyahu’s office following the announcement.
The move adds a new dimension to the ongoing legal and political challenges surrounding Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, whose tenure has been marked by both domestic controversies and international attention.
The outcome of the pardon request could have far-reaching consequences for Netanyahu’s political future and Israel’s legal and political landscape.
