Netanyahu Seeks Pardon, Avoids Courtroom—Again
Mainstream media frames Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a presidential pardon as a routine legal maneuver, burying the larger context. This isn't just a corruption case; it’s a distraction from his long history of political maneuvering and sidestepping consequences. Remember during the 2021 Gaza escalation, how many commentators remarked on the convenient timing that bolstered his domestic
support amid growing legal pressures? The FT's piece hints at “significant political and legal implications,” but overlooks the ethical implications of a leader hounded by corruption charges, who is simultaneously ordering military actions that leave thousands dead. It’s hard to imagine Joe Biden, or any Western leader, facing similar charges while conducting a military campaign without the media
connecting those dots. Perhaps accountability only applies to certain leaders, and only at certain times—like when they aren't 'defending' perceived US interests.