New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- Netanyahu's Pardon Request Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Netanyahu is currently entangled in three corruption cases, originally filed in 2019, which allege bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, charges he has consistently denied and branded a politically motivated witch hunt. On November 30, 2025, Netanyahu's legal team formally submitted a request to President Isaac Herzog for a pardon, seeking to end the unprecedented trial that has sharply divided Israel.

In a video statement accompanying the request, Netanyahu stressed the national interest at stake, arguing that the trial sows division and distracts him from governing during what he called "enormous challenges" for Israel. He claimed that a pardon would help heal rift...