Protesters gathered Sunday outside the residence of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, anticipating that he might grant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a pardon. Netanyahu, who is facing trial on one count of bribery, three counts of fraud, and three counts of breach of trust between 2007 and 2017, submitted a formal pardon request citing national interest. Alongside the demonstration, members of the political opposition urged Herzog to reject the request, arguing that closing Netanyahu’s corruption trial would undermine the rule of law.
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