Netanyahu's pardon request tests Israel's political unity
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Source: Deutsche Welle
Published: 2025-12-02 20:14 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Africa, Military & Defence, Law & Courts
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The news hit the headlines in Israel without warning: On Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Isaac Herzog to grant him a preemptive pardon, ending his corruption trial. It would be a highly controversial, almost unprecedented move, as presidential pardons are usually only granted after a conviction.
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