Opposition Leader Yair Lapid has responded to a letter from United States President Donald Trump urging President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently on trial for corruption. Lapid emphasized that Israeli law requires an admission of guilt and remorse before a pardon can be granted. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir supported Trump's call, arguing that the charges against Netanyahu are unjust and that a pardon is necessary. Meanwhile, The Democrats chairman Yair Golan criticized Netanyahu, suggesting that if he cannot manage both governing and his legal defense, he should step down, reiterating that the law applies equally to all.