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I beg your pardon? Israeli PM Netanyahu’s clemency request risks constitutional crisis
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Israelis protesting after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempt for President Isaac Herzog to pardon him in his criminal trials.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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- Benjamin Netanyahu seeks presidential pardon for alleged corruption, claiming innocence and political motivation behind his prosecution.
- US President Donald Trump supports Mr Netanyahu with public and formal requests, raising concerns about interference in Israel's judicial process.
- Israel President Isaac Herzog faces a difficult choice, balancing justice with political implications, as Netanyahu may use rejection for political gain in upcoming elections.
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LONDON – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has intensified his campaign to end the criminal charges he faces over alleged corruption.
He submitted a formal request for a pardon
