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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday asked the country’s president to grant him a pardon from corruption charges, seeking to end a long-running trial that has bitterly divided the nation.

Netanyahu, who has been at war against Israel’s legal system over the charges, said the request would help unify the country at a time of momentous change in the region. But it immediately triggered denunciations from opponents, who said a pardon would weaken democratic institutions and send a dangerous message that he’s above the rule of law.

Netanyahu had submitted a request for a pardon to the legal department of the Office of the President, the prime minister’s office said in a statement. The president’s office called it an “extraordinary request,” carrying with it “significant implications.”

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[–] SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world 25 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (1 children)

Never forget that Netanyahu allowed the Oct 7th attack to happen so he could use it as an excuse to scare congress into letting him declare martial law so he didn't have to go to prison.

Every single Israli and Palestinian that has died as a result of this conflict since the attack, has their blood on Netanyahu's hands.

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 minute ago* (last edited 1 minute ago)

yup. his only chance at avoiding consequences is to stay in power as a wartime president.

this is why the ceasefire isn't a ceasefire. I hope Israel does better but..... not holding my breath.

If we had done better with trump in 2016 or j6th none of this shit would have happened.