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

Israeli Channel 7 reported that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara intends to declare Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request to President Isaac Herzog as illegal, arguing that it does not adhere to legal provisions and judicial precedents.

The report indicated that the question of the request's legality arises from its delayed submission to the Justice Ministry's pardon administration, where it has been officially referred for legal review and necessary opinions before any decision is made. The pardon administration's role is to provide recommendations on the course of action, but it is not bound by the final decision.

Details of the Pardon Request

Netanyahu submitted his pardon request last November through his attorney Amit Haddad, which included a clear statement that he would not express remorse or apologize for the charges against him, which include:

Corruption

Embezzlement

Breach of trust

Acceptance of bribes

It is important to note that this move occurs amid ongoing legal and political confrontations for the Prime Minister, as there is significant anticipation in Israel regarding the outcomes of the pardon administration's opinions following the legal review.