Netanyahu calls for pardon to stop his corruption trial
The prime minister has argued the "national interest" in the midst of the Israeli political crisis and has received the support of his ministers while the country remains polarized by the judicial process.
Benjamin Netanyahuhasasked Israeli President Isaac Herzog for a pardon in his trial for corruption in the three cases opened. The Prime Minister has explained that the petition responds to the "national interest" and that a "divisive" process must be avoided.
This request has been prompted by an immediate reaction from the Government, whose ministers have agreed with Netanyahu on the need to end the trial to ensure national unity.
Netanyahu has stressed that he renounces his personal interest "for the good of the state" and has been subjected to a "witch hunt."
Protests in Tel Aviv
Meanwhile, dozens of Israelis demonstrated this Sunday in front of President Isaac Herzog's house in Tel Aviv to show their opposition to Netanyahu's possible pardon.
The Presidency has confirmed that it will consider the application, but has stressed that is an "extraordinary" request.
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