Netanyahu has repeatedly denied wrongdoing in response to the charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, and his legal professionals have mentioned that the prime minister nonetheless believes the authorized proceedings, if concluded, would end in an entire acquittal.
US President Donald Trump wrote to Herzog, earlier than Netanyahu made his request, urging the Israeli president to think about granting the prime minister a pardon.
Some Israeli opposition politicians have argued that any pardon ought to be conditional on Netanyahu retiring from politics and admitting guilt. Others have mentioned the prime minister should first name nationwide elections, that are due by October 2026.
