Trump's 'pardon Netanyahu' campaign hits roadblock, Herzog rejects US wish; 'Israel is sovereign...'

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has pushed back against pressure from Donald Trump to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stressing that Israel is a sovereign nation and that any pardon must serve the well-being of Israelis. Speaking to Politico, Herzog said no amnesty can be granted without careful consideration of the law, as Netanyahu faces an ongoing criminal trial over bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Trump has labeled Netanyahu’s prosecution “political” and urged a full pardon, citing the Israeli leader’s role in regional diplomacy and security.