Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (GPO/AFP)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a request to the country’s president on Sunday for a pardon in his years-long corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a pardon would serve the interests of Israeli society.
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Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, has long denied the bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges. His lawyers said in a letter to the president’s office that the prime minister still believes the legal proceedings would result in a complete acquittal.
Netanyahu after formally requesting that President Herzog pardon him in his criminal trial:
Citizens of Israel, almost a decade has passed since the investigations against me began. The trial has been ongoing for nearly 6 years, and is expected to continue for many more.
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— Amit Segal (@AmitSegal) November 30, 2025
“My lawyers sent a request for pardon to the president of the country today. I expect that anyone who wishes for the good of the country support this step,” Netanyahu said in a brief video statement released by his political party, Likud.
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