Israeli PM Netanyahu Asks President For 'Pardon' In Bribery, Fraud Cases

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Asks President For 'Pardon' In Bribery, Fraud Cases

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is facing three corruption cases filed in 2019, with allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked for a pardon from President Isaac Herzog in connection with the corruption cases currently underway against him.

According to ANI, Al Jazeera reported, citing a statement released Sunday by the president's office. The pardon process involves consulting the Justice Ministry and considering public interest.

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The submitted document includes a request from Netanyahu's lawyer, Amit Hadad, along with a letter signed by Netanyahu, according to local media reports on Sunday.

Hadad has submitted a 111-page request to Herzog's Residence Legal Department.

In the request, Hadad wrote, "Granting this request will allow the prime minister to devote all of his time, abilities, and energy to advancing Israel in these critical times" "and to dealing with the challenges and opportunities that lie before it. In addition, granting the request will help mend rifts between different sectors of the public, open the door to lowering the intensity of tensions, all for the purpose of strengthening the country's national resilience," The Times of Israel reported.

Meanwhile, President Herzog's office acknowledged the request, stating it will be considered responsibly.

"The Office of the President is aware that this is an extraordinary request which carries with it significant implications. After receiving all of the relevant opinions, the President will responsibly and sincerely consider the request," Mr Herzog's office stated.

As per IANS, the Israeli President has the authority to grant pardons to those convicted in court and, in rare cases, even before the completion of legal proceedings, if it is considered to be in the public interest.

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This request comes amid ongoing legal battles and after US President Donald Trump urged Herzog to pardon Netanyahu, calling the case "unjustified."

Israeli PM Netanyahu is facing three corruption cases filed in 2019, with allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. He maintains his innocence, claiming the charges are politically motivated.

(with agencies' inputs)

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