Netanyahu pide indulto por “interés nacional” para resolver “enormes desafíos” de Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a presidential pardon in his ongoing corruption trial, framing the plea as being in the national interest due to immense challenges facing Israel. He argues the trial is deeply divisive and its cessation would promote reconciliation, also citing the demanding court schedule as a factor. Netanyahu faces three corruption cases, including allegations of bribery and abuse of trust, and maintains his innocence, calling the trials a “witch hunt.”

• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog.
• Netanyahu justifies the pardon request by citing the “national interest” and “enormous challenges” facing Israel.
• He claims the ongoing trial is “tearing Israel apart from within” and “fanning the flames of division.”
• The demanding court schedule, requiring three appearances per week, is presented as an “unachievable demand.”
• Netanyahu faces three corruption cases: ‘1.000’ and ‘2.000’ for fraud and breach of trust, and ‘4.000’ for alleged favors to businessman Shaul Elovich in exchange for favorable media coverage.
• Netanyahu has consistently described the trials as a “witch hunt” and a plot by the “deep state.”
• He is the first serving Prime Minister in Israel’s history to be prosecuted.
• Netanyahu mentions a letter from former US President Donald Trump to Herzog requesting the end of the trial.
• Next legislative elections in Israel are scheduled for October 27th of the following year, but could be moved up.