Herzog Pauses Netanyahu Pardon, Seeks Corruption Plea Deal

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has postponed a pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he explores a possible plea agreement. Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate cases but denies any wrongdoing. Herzog’s office says a deal could resolve the matter “outside the walls of the court” before any pardon is considered. A plea would require Netanyahu to admit guilt and likely step down, which he rejects. Netanyahu, the first sitting Israeli premier on trial, was accused of accepting cigars and champagne for favors, boosting a friendly newspaper’s sales and influencing telecom regulations. His request for a pardon highlights deep national divisions over the case.

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