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Israel's president seeks mediation in Netanyahu's corruption case
Israel's president has opted not to issue a pardon for the prime minister. Instead, he aims to facilitate a plea deal. (sources: reuters, nytimes)
ModernAction Briefing
Israel's president has decided against granting a pardon to the prime minister in his corruption case and will pursue mediation to reach a plea agreement.
- Israel's president is Isaac Herzog.
- The president will not issue a pardon for Prime Minister Netanyahu at this time.
- Herzog is seeking mediation to facilitate a plea deal in the corruption case.
Why it matters
The outcome of the mediation could impact the political landscape in Israel and the prime minister's future.
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