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Israeli President Weighs Netanyahu Pardon Amid Corruption Trial

4/1/2026

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The Israeli President Isaac Herzog's office asked for information about a legal opinion to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid his corruption trial.
Herzog's legal adviser Michal Tzuk sought precedents for pardons before trials conclude.
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, who backed the pardon despite the Pardons Department's opposition, said he consulted experts.
U.S. President Donald Trump pressured Herzog to grant the pardon, criticizing him and claiming Herzog promised it.

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The Israeli President Isaac Herzog's office asked for information about a legal opinion to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid his corruption trial.
Herzog's legal adviser Michal Tzuk sought precedents for pardons before trials conclude.
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, who backed the pardon despite the Pardons Department's opposition, said he consulted experts.
U.S. President Donald Trump pressured Herzog to grant the pardon, criticizing him and claiming Herzog promised it.