Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a pardon in three ongoing corruption cases is widely seen as his latest bid to ensure his political survival amid the prospect of close elections in 2026. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/04/world/politics/netanyahu-pardon-plea-2026-vote/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #isaacherzog #middleeast #israel #benjaminnetanyahu