Thousands of protesters gathered outside Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s residence in Tel Aviv after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a presidential pardon in his ongoing corruption cases. The 76-year-old leader sought clemency without admitting guilt or expressing remorse, sparking outrage among opposition lawmakers and anti-government activists. Demonstrators carried effigies mocking Netanyahu and urged the president to reject the plea. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, faces three separate corruption trials involving allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. One case accuses him and his wife of accepting luxury gifts worth around $260,000 from wealthy businessmen in exchange for political favors, while other cases involve attempts to secure favorable media coverage. Netanyahu denies all charges, insisting through his lawyers that he expects full acquittal through the legal process. The protests reflect growing public frustration over perceived political impunity and judicial interference in Israel’s governance.