Overview
- Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a formal pardon request in late November through his lawyer Amit Hadad, the president’s office confirmed.
- Isaac Herzog told Politico he will act only in the interests of the Israeli people and emphasized national sovereignty despite appeals from U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Kan reports the Justice Ministry has begun a special review process, and Herzog plans to await its recommendations before deciding.
- Netanyahu said he will not leave political life in exchange for clemency, according to remarks at a Jerusalem news conference.
- The request is considered exceptional because it was filed before any verdict, while trials related to cases 1000, 2000 and 4000 continue and Netanyahu denies wrongdoing.