Global Press: Harsh Conditions for Netanyahu's Pardon and a Significant Decline in Trump's Popularity

Civil society leaders have set harsh conditions for granting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, a general pardon after he submitted a request to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

According to the newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth," Netanyahu surprised everyone by submitting a request for pardon from President Herzog.

Netanyahu is effectively seeking a full pardon regarding his trial on corruption charges before facing public accountability for the October 7 attack.

The newspaper highlighted that one of the reasons for submitting the pardon request is Netanyahu's view of a "shaky, weak, and fearful judicial system in Israel."

In a related context, the "Guardian" reported that civil society and opposition leaders in Israel pledged to oppose any attempt to pardon Netanyahu, asserting that he cannot be granted a pardon without an admission of guilt, expression of remorse, and immediate withdrawal from political life.

Opponents argued that only the guilty seek pardons, emphasizing the need for Netanyahu to take responsibility and retire from politics, and only then will unity among Israelis be achieved.

On the domestic American front, "Newsweek" magazine noted 5 opinion polls that painted a bleak picture for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

Support for Trump has dropped to its lowest level in his second term, and the cracks in his coalition "Make America Great Again" have widened, with declining support from Latino voters.

The polls indicated significant gains for Democrats even in historically conservative districts, which could reshape control of Congress.

Regarding war crimes investigations, an independent investigation published by "The Times" revealed a cover-up of war crimes committed by British special forces in Afghanistan resulting from decisions made by the commander of those forces.

A senior officer reported that the statistics related to detentions compared to the number of deaths did not seem credible.

The officer explained that the responsible official deliberately handled the information misleadingly, confirming that the director failed to address any potential criminal activity despite being aware of what was happening on the ground, and testimonies included evidence of alleged killings between 2010 and 2013.

In terms of humanitarian conditions, "The Independent" described how the current winter in Gaza is erasing beautiful childhood memories.

In the past, winter was a season of warmth and joy, but now floods and fierce winds impose a daily challenge for residents to endure.

On the subject of natural disasters, "The Washington Post" covered heavy rainfall and record floods in Southeast Asia that resulted in the deaths of more than 500 people.

The region has been experiencing a nearly continuous series of storms since mid-September, while rising global temperatures have increased the saturation of the atmosphere with water and led to more severe storms.

On another note, an investigative report published by "The New York Times" sparked controversy in Washington after claiming that the U.S. military carried out a second strike targeting survivors of an attack on a boat in the Caribbean as part of the Trump administration's campaign against drug traffickers.

Lawmakers from both the Republican and Democratic parties called for an investigation into the incident, with Republican Representative Mike Turner stating that killing survivors is an illegal act, while Democratic Senator Tim Kaine considered that if the incident is true, it amounts to a war crime.