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Netanyahu is on trial for bribery, charges of fraud and breach of trust, in three separate cases.
He is the only sitting prime minister in Israeli history to face a criminal trial and has requested a pardon from the president, citing national unity, while maintaining his innocence.
Charges: The charges include bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
Allegations that he exchanged favors with wealthy political supporters.
One case involves alleged exchanges of regulatory favors for positive media coverage.
Another involves receiving gifts like champagne and cigars from businessmen in exchange for advancing their interests.
Denial: Netanyahu has consistently denied the allegations, calling them a “witch hunt”.
He has been on trial for five years, and the verdict is not expected until 2026 at the earliest.
He has formally requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog, arguing that the trial is a divisive issue and that it is in the public interest to end it.
The president confirmed it received the request and will “consider it with great care and responsibility”.