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Israeli Premier Netanyahu seeks presidential pardon over corruption charges

 Published: 10:55, 1 December 2025

Israeli Premier Netanyahu seeks presidential pardon over corruption charges

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted an official request on Sunday for a presidential pardon from his corruption charges.

The office of President Isaac Herzog said in a statement that the request will be referred to the Justice Ministry’s Pardons Department for opinions, which will be followed by the president’s legal counsel before Herzog issues a final decision.

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