Netanyahu after formally requesting that President Herzog pardon him in his criminal trial: Citizens of Israel, almost a decade has passed since the investigations against me began. The trial has been ongoing for nearly 6 years, and is expected to continue for many more. As exonerating evidence that completely... disproves the false claims against me is revealed in court, and as it becomes clear that the case against me was built through serious violations, my personal interest was and remains to continue this process to its end, until full acquittal on all counts. But the security and political reality, the national interest, demands otherwise. Israel faces enormous challenges, alongside tremendous opportunities. To counter these threats and seize these opportunities, national unity is essential. The ongoing trial tears us apart from within, fuels fierce disagreements, and deepens divisions. I am sure, like many others, that ending the trial immediately would help lower tensions and promote the broad reconciliation our country so desperately needs. I’ve struggled with this decision, but recent events have tipped the scales. Due to the judicial panel’s decision, I’m required to testify 3 times weekly, 3 times a week. This is an impossible demand not required of any other Israeli citizen. I’ve also considered President Trump’s repeated appeals to Israel’s president. President Trump called for an immediate end to the trial, so we could work together on vital shared interests between Israel and the United States, in a time window that may not return. Dear citizens of Israel, I have been repeatedly elected in democratic elections and trusted by you to continue serving as Prime Minister of Israel, primarily to achieve these historic goals. For these reasons, my attorneys have submitted a pardon request to the president today. I expect anyone who has the country’s best interests at heart to support this step.show more

Amit Segal

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