Netanyahu's former adviser predicted the likelihood of his pardon
Beni Briskin, an Israeli political scientist and former adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, noted in an interview with Izvestia that it is still difficult to predict whether the president will agree to pardon Netanyahu.
"I think there are such chances, because the Duke is a man who does not initiate any things, but follows the agenda. This topic is important now, and there are chances, but still a lot will depend on how Israeli society reacts to it," the political scientist believes.
According to the expert, if the president feels that he is ready to accept this, he will meet Netanyahu's request.
"If there is too much resistance, especially from the camp of the coalition parties, then, of course, there will be no pardon," the expert is sure.
On November 30, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a request for amnesty to President Yitzhak Herzog. Over the past six years, he has been accused of several corruption cases. The head of government denies his involvement in them. Netanyahu is actively supported by American leader Donald Trump, who also asked for a pardon for the Israeli politician.
Israeli media, citing sources, reported that Yitzhak Herzog is going to grant Netanyahu's request, however, under certain conditions that have not yet been announced.
At the same time, according to media reports, it's not just about steps directly related to the prime minister. We can talk about demanding the immediate resignation of the head of government and the freezing of all draft laws on judicial reform. At the same time, the president may not require Netanyahu to permanently retire from politics, reserving for him the right to run in the next elections.
It may take about two months to consider the Prime Minister's request for clemency.
Read the details in the Izvestia article.:
Bangs my head: Netanyahu asked for clemency
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