"Netanyahu is facing three separate corruption cases filed in 2019: Case 1000, Case 2000, and Case 4000, which involve allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Here is what we know: Netanyahu denies any wrongdoing and claims the corruption trial is a deep state conspiracy, a politically orchestrated witch-hunt by rivals and the media. He has also argued that if he is pardoned, he will be able to strengthen Israel at a tumultuous time for the Middle East."
"The Israeli PM's submission comes weeks after United States President Donald Trump urged Herzog to pardon Netanyahu. Netanyahu's 111-page pardon request submitted to Herzog's office refers to Trump's earlier request. In his pardon request, Netanyahu does not admit guilt or wrongdoing. Opposition leader Yair Lapid said Netanyahu cannot be granted a pardon without an admission of guilt, an expression of remorse, and an immediate retirement from political life. However, legally, an admission of guilt is not required."
Benjamin Netanyahu faces three corruption cases filed in 2019—Case 1000, Case 2000, and Case 4000—alleging bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. He asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon to end his five-year trial and denies any wrongdoing, calling the proceedings a deep state conspiracy and a politically orchestrated witch-hunt. The 111-page request refers to U.S. President Donald Trump's earlier urging that Herzog pardon him. Analysts say Netanyahu has extended Israel's assault on Gaza in efforts to avoid trials and conviction. Legally, no admission of guilt is required for a pardon. The Ministry of Justice's pardons department will review the request and send its opinion to the president.
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