Netanyahu Seeks Pardon, Cites 'Divisions' He Perpetuated
Benjamin Netanyahu, currently on trial for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, has formally requested a presidential pardon. His office claims this move will 'unify the country' during a period of flux. This 'unity' mantra rings hollow from a leader who has repeatedly used divisive tactics, from his 2015 election day warning about 'droves' of Arab voters to his sustained assault on Israel's
judicial system, attempting to nullify the charges against him. The AP notes he's Israel's first sitting PM to face trial, missing the deeper context of a leader seemingly allergic to accountability. This isn’t a quest for unity; it’s a transparent attempt to evade justice, leveraging a manufactured crisis to pardon his alleged crimes. One might wonder if 'national unity' translates to 'no
consequences for me'.