Israeli Attorney General Challenges Netanyahu's Pardon Request to President Herzog

Israeli Channel 7 reported that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara plans to announce the illegality of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request submitted to President Isaac Herzog. The Attorney General argues that the request does not adhere to legal standards and judicial precedents.

The report highlights that the legality of the pardon request is under scrutiny because of a delay in its submission to the Pardon Administration at the Ministry of Justice. The request was officially sent for legal assessment and the gathering of necessary opinions prior to any decision. While the Pardon Administration can recommend actions, it is not obligated to follow through with a final decision.

Details of the Pardon Request

Netanyahu submitted the pardon request last November through his attorney, Amit Hadad. The request explicitly stated that he would not express remorse or apologize for the actions outlined in the indictments, which include:

Corruption

Fraud

Breach of Trust

Receiving Bribes

It is important to note that this development occurs amid ongoing legal and political challenges for the Prime Minister, with significant public interest in the forthcoming opinions from the Pardon Administration following the legal review.