Netanyahu seeks presidential pardon over corruption charges | ABC NEWS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a pardon from Israeli President Isaac Herzog over charges of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust.
Netanyahu argued his exemption from criminal justice process would be in the country’s national interest.
The move marks a backflip from his previous position after US President Donald Trump expressed support for a pardon.
Dr Ronit Leveine-Schnur says a pardon during ongoing trials is ‘problematic’ for the rule of law and democracy.
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