Israeli president faces 3 scenarios in responding to Netanyahu's request for pardon

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

51% : Bini Ashkenazi, a prominent analyst and reporter for Israel Hayom, a major Israeli newspaper, said the prime minister's request for a presidential pardon carries clear political considerations.
46% : "If Herzog approves the request, Israel could see protests even larger than those sparked by the judicial overhaul (during the first nine months of 2023)," he said, adding that "Herzog is fully aware of this.
45% : Netanyahu's request comes at a sensitive time, as Israel has effectively entered its election year ahead of a vote scheduled for next October, unless it is brought forward.
34% : Whichever option he chooses, it is certain that he will not be able to satisfy all sides in Israel.
32% : "Conditional pardon" However, a third scenario may be available to Herzog in an attempt to satisfy all sides -- reaching a compromise, according to Israel Hayom analyst Elianore Kaufman.

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