Trump asks Israel president to grant 'full pardon' to 'formidable' Netanyahu over graft, fraud charges

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : The Israeli President, however, has refused to pardon Netanyahu, calling for the process of pardon to be respected, according to The Times of Israel.
52% : "As the Great State of Israel and the amazing Jewish People move past the terribly difficult times of the last three years, I hereby call on you to fully pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been a formidable and decisive war time prime minister, and is now leading Israel into a time of peace, which includes my continued work with key Middle East leaders to add many additional countries to the world changing Abraham Accords (sic)," Trump states.
50% : "Without detracting from the above, as the president has made clear on multiple occasions, anyone seeking a pardon must submit a formal request in accordance with the established procedures," Herzog's office said in a statement, published by The Times of Israel.
50% : While the presidency in Israel is largely ceremonial, the office has the power to pardon convicted felons, as well as hand out clemency petitions.
37% : Yair Lapid, Leader of the Opposition in the Knesset, said Israel is not "a protectorate state", while urging Netanyahu to stop running to Trump "every time to ask for help".
13% : Opposition politicians in Israel slammed Trump for his letter and criticised Netanyahu.

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