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Netanyahu seeks pardon, igniting protests

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Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel formally asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon to halt his long-running corruption trial, prompting protests and critics' warnings it would undermine the rule of law.

New York Times
Netanyahu’s Pardon Request Borrows From Trump’s Playbook

In many ways, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request mimics how President Trump has assailed his perceived enemies and attacked legal proceedings against him.

Netanyahu’s Pardon Request Borrows From Trump’s Playbook
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Handelsblatt
Israel: Netanyahu files clemency petition

Israel's prime minister has asked the president for clemency. Ending the corruption case would contribute to national reconciliation, Netanyahu said, and he urged support from all who want what's best for our country.

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The Independent
What is at stake if Benjamin Netanyahu is granted a pardon in his corruption trial

Netanyahu’s request for a pardon has set alarm bells off among his critics, explains Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

What is at stake if Benjamin Netanyahu is granted a pardon in his corruption trial
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Would you plea for a pardon if you knew for a fact that you were innocent?
December 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Le Figaro
"We will ensure he serves his sentence": Israelis protest clemency sought by Netanyahu

Video - Activists protested Sunday against the presidential clemency sought by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the corruption case that has haunted him for 10 years.

"We will ensure he serves his sentence": Israelis protest clemency sought by Netanyahu
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Der Standard
Corruption trials: Netanyahu seeks pardon

The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, indicted on corruption allegations, has officially submitted a clemency request to Israel's president Isaac Herzog. The presidency said it was an exceptional request, but pledged to review it responsibly. Netanyahu said in a video message that it concerns the country's well-being.

Corruption trials: Netanyahu seeks pardon
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The Sidney Morning Herald
Israel’s Netanyahu seeks a pardon to end his long-running corruption trial. Will he get one?

The Israeli prime minister has for years been dogged by charges of fraud and bribery in a case that has pushed Israel’s polarised politics even further apart.

Israel’s Netanyahu seeks a pardon to end his long-running corruption trial. Will he get one?
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La Repubblica
"Netanyahu seeks clemency because he knows he could lose in the chamber; now he's looking for an escape hatch."

In an interview, diplomat and analyst Alon Pinkas, who served as adviser to Ehud Barak and Shimon Peres, says: "Back in 2017 he was offered to strike a deal, but he refused because he would have to admit his guilt. And he's not about to do so now."

"Netanyahu seeks clemency because he knows he could lose in the chamber; now he's looking for an escape hatch."
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La Repubblica
Netanyahu asks for clemency because he knows he could lose in the chamber; now he is looking for a way out

Interview with Alon Pinkas, a diplomat and analyst who served as adviser to Ehud Barak and Shimon Peres. 'Back in 2017 he was offered to strike a deal, but he refused because he would have to admit his guilt. And he's certainly not planning to do so now'

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Le Monde
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks clemency from President Isaac Herzog and prepares his re-election campaign

Judged since 2020 for corruption, fraud and breach of trust, the Israeli prime minister has asked the head of state to pardon him, which would end the ongoing trial. Also requested by Donald Trump, such a pardon, if granted, would be a boon for Netanyahu ahead of the legislative elections.

Benjamin Netanyahu seeks clemency from President Isaac Herzog and prepares his re-election campaign
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aljazeera.com
BREAKING: Protesters have gathered outside of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s house in Tel Aviv, demanding that he reject PM Netanyahu’s request for a pardon in the three corruption cases against him.

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November 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM

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Wouldn't that be an admission of guilt?

Netanyahu requests a pardon during the Israeli prime minister's ongoing corruption trial
November 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM

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Denies doing anything wrong but demands a pardon - just like Trump.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president
He denies any wrongdoing in three ongoing trials over allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM

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Corruption extreme:

Netanyahu Asks Israel’s President to Pardon Him in Corruption Cases www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/w...
Netanyahu Asks Israel’s President to Pardon Him in Corruption Cases
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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