Reference News Network, November 13 report - According to the U.S. "Newsweek" website, November 12 report, U.S. President Trump has written a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, requesting him to pardon Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Trump had previously made this request during his speech at the Israeli parliament last month, and this is a more formal request.
The report suggests that this move has increased pressure on Herzog to pardon Netanyahu. The report also points out that it is rare for a U.S. president to directly intervene in the legal process of an ally, which may undermine the independence of Israel's judicial system.
According to the report, Netanyahu was charged with corruption in 2019, but since he has not been convicted, Herzog cannot pardon him at present. Pardons must follow specific procedures, and the president cannot issue a pardon without completing the procedure.
In the letter, Trump said: "Although I fully respect the independence of Israel's judicial system and its regulations, I believe that this 'case' against... Bibi (Netanyahu's nickname) is a politically motivated and unreasonable lawsuit." This letter has been widely disseminated by Israeli media.
The letter also stated: "Isaac, we have built a good relationship... after my inauguration in January, we reached a consensus that the focus must be on bringing hostages home and facilitating a peace agreement."
"Now we have achieved these unprecedented achievements, and we have successfully contained Hamas. It is time to pardon Bibi and let him unite Israel, and it is time to end this judicial battle once and for all." (Translation/Julie)
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