Primer ministro israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu, solicita un indulto en juicio por presunta corrupción
En un giro que sacude la política israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu pidió formalmente ser indultado; una decisión que, según dijo, busca evitar que “la continuación del juicio” desgarre por dentro a la nación. El primer ministro, procesado por corrupción desde hace casi seis años, sorprendió al confirmar el domingo que había entregado la solicitud al presidente, Isaac Herzog.
TL;DR
- Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a presidential pardon.
- He stated the pardon is to prevent the continuation of his corruption trial from dividing the nation.
- Netanyahu has been on trial for corruption for nearly six years.
- Former US President Donald Trump previously sent a letter to the Israeli president asking for a pardon for Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu insists he has committed no crime and intends to run in the next election.
- He claims the trial requires him to testify three times a week, which he deems impossible.
- Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, are accused of accepting over $260,000 in luxury items for political favors and media influence.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated the request is extraordinary and will be considered responsibly.
- The presidential pardon option was previously suggested by Herzog in September.
- Netanyahu's government has been pushing for judicial reforms, which critics view as an attempt to weaken the courts, leading to massive protests.