President's office requests clarifications on Netanyahu pardon request

The President's Residence has requested additional clarifications from the Justice Ministry's Pardons Department regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request. The legal adviser to the President's Residence asked for information on precedents for exercising pardon power before criminal proceedings conclude, including cases involving diplomatic gestures or hostage deals. Further clarifications were also requested concerning differences between submitted legal opinions. The request is part of completing the professional review before forming a recommendation for President Isaac Herzog and does not reflect any position on the request itself.