What does Netanyahu's pardon request mean for Israel's future? | Inside Story

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked for a presidential pardon to end his criminal prosecution.
He says it will unite the public...critics say he's driving further division.
So, what are the long-term implications for Israel?

Presenter: Bernard Smith

Guests:

Dan Perry - Political analyst and the former Editor of the Associated Press in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Neve Gordon - Professor of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law at Queen Mary University of London.

Mitchell Barak - Former aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his time at the Foreign Ministry.

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera
Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/
Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile

#Israel #BenjaminNetanyahu #Netanyahu #NetanyahuCorruptionTrial #DonaldTrump #IsaacHerzog #NetanyahuFraud #NetanyahuBreachOfTrust #NetanyhahuBribery #Case1000 #GiftsAffair #Case2000 #Case4000 #AlJazeeraEnglish

Post from Al Jazeera on December 01, 2025

View Original Post