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President Herzog calls for state commission, rejects political panel on Oct. 7

President Isaac Herzog warned that a government-backed political inquiry into the Oct. 7 terror attack could undermine public trust, urging a nonpolitical, state commission to fully investigate the failures that led to the massacre

Itamar Eichner | 12.30.25

Netanyahu hints at Iran during Air Force ceremony: ‘We’re not seeking conflict, but our eyes are open’

At graduation ceremony for Flight Course 191 at Hatzerim Air Base, top leaders praised military achievements since October 7, addressed threats from Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah, and responded to a disciplinary incident involving cadets

Nina Fox | 12.24.25

צ'ילה עזרא מקבלת מהנשיא בוז'י הרצוג את אות הנשיא

Human trafficking survivor honored with presidential citation for advocacy work

After escaping prostitution and overcoming addiction, Chila Ezra is now a leading voice in anti-trafficking work; 'The most emotional part is recognizing this is a real phenomenon, far more widespread than imagined,' she says

Dina Halutz | 12.18.25

As war winds down, IDF extends presidential pardon program to reservists

Program allows soldiers with past criminal convictions to seek record expungement after extended service, as military emphasizes rehabilitation and postwar reintegration

Yoav Zitun | 12.18.25

Iran condemns Sydney attack, Israel responds: ‘World record in hypocrisy’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack in Australia but did not mention that it targeted the Jewish community or occurred during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach; Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar rebuked his Australian counterpart, while Israel’s ambassador said 'the writing was on the wall'

Itamar Eichner | 12.15.25

טקס האזכרה הממלכתי בהיכל הזיכרון בהר הרצל לציון 50 שנים למלחמת יום הכיפורים

Netanyahu won’t resign, bend or admit: Herzog left with few paths to grant pardon

PM has not indicated any willingness to offer political or personal concessions; he has not expressed remorse, has ruled out accepting a finding of moral turpitude and says he has no intention of resigning as a condition for a pardon

Itamar Eichner | 12.08.25

האיגרת ששלח טראמפ להרצוג בבקשה לחנינת נתניהו

Herzog weighs Netanyahu pardon request, insists Israel’s justice system must stand on its own

President confirms receiving Netanyahu’s rare pardon request and says it will undergo full legal review, stressing Israel’s sovereignty despite Trump’s pressure as he weighs the move amid political turmoil and the strains of wartime leadership

ynet | 12.06.25

'Bibas Footprints' memorial grove opens near Kibbutz Tze’elim to honor Shiri, Ariel and Kfir

With the Bibas family present, President Isaac Herzog joined western Negev residents to inaugurate 'Bibas Footprints,' a minimalist environmental installation near Kibbutz Tze’elim memorializing Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir, murdered in Hamas captivity

ynet Global | 12.06.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ

Mar-a-Lago instead of Washington? Sides spar over timing of Trump–Netanyahu meeting

After Trump’s invitation, Israel proposes late-December meeting at Mar-a-Lago, but US officials prefer an earlier date to avoid staffing during holiday; Jerusalem awaits a reply as President Herzog readies a separate New York trip

Itamar Eichner | 12.03.25

Trump offers to help Netanyahu secure pardon, source says

Day after Netanyahu files his formal pardon request, Trump tells him the trial should have been halted long ago and signals support; US president has repeatedly called the case political and urged Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu

Itamar Eichner | 12.01.25

The legal road ahead after Netanyahu’s pardon request to President Herzog

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon before his corruption trial ends; here is what he is accused of, why Case 1000 worries him most, and how a pretrial pardon could affect the other defendants next

Netael Bandel | 12.01.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בפגישתו עם שר ההגנה של ארה"ב פיט הגסת'

Netanyahu’s pardon bid is really an offer of mutual amnesty to the justice system

Analysis: Netanyahu’s request to President Isaac Herzog stunned Israel’s legal and political systems, as he offers a draw in his long fight with prosecutors, signaling he will ease off the attorney general and high court if they ease off him

Moran Azulay | 11.30.25

מועצת העיר דבלין מסירה את שמו של חיים הרצוג מהשם פארק הרצוג בעיקר

Dublin drops plan to rename park honoring former Israeli president amid backlash

Dublin City Council has shelved a proposal to strip former Israeli President Chaim Herzog’s name from a park in Rathgar after criticism from Irish leaders and Jewish groups; The lord mayor says a public consultation on any new name will follow

Itamar Eichner | 11.30.25

בנימין ביבי נתניהו, גלי בהרב מיארה, יצחק בוז'י הרצוג

This is how the Netanyahu presidential pardon process will play out

President Herzog wants to stop the socio-political chaos, but the pardon request submitted by the prime minister puts him between a rock and a hard place: Netanyahu is not willing to hear about being removed from political life, but the legal system is expected to insist on it

Einav Halabi | 11.30.25

טקס הענקת אות הצטיינות לעובדות ועובדי שירות הביטחון הכללי לשנת 2024

Netanyahu cites war, public service and national healing in push for presidential pardon

In detailed appeal to Herzog, PM argues his trial undermines Israel’s wartime leadership, points to his 'immense contribution' to the state, and hints that a pardon could ease political tensions and soften battles over judicial and media reforms

Netael Bandel, Itamar Eichner | 11.30.25

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