Israeli President Cannot Grant Pardons to Netanyahu While Corruption Trial Ongoing

Israeli President Isaac Herzog faces criticism from across the political spectrum regarding questions about potentially pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently on trial for corruption charges. Netanyahu faces allegations that he arranged favorable media coverage in Israeli outlets in exchange for personal benefits. Under Israeli law, the president cannot grant pardons to defendants while their trials are still ongoing, leaving Herzog unable to act on the matter despite mounting political pressure from both supporters and opponents of the embattled prime minister.