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Netanyahu’s plea deal maze: what Herzog wants and what comes next
Explainer: President paused pardon talks to explore a plea deal, but gaps remain wide; attorney general agrees to talks without preconditions or trial delay, while PM has yet to respond despite deadline passing
Tal Amoday
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05.05.26
AG, state attorney agree to hold talks with Netanyahu lawyers on plea deal in corruption trial
Herzog invites the sides to negotiations at the President’s Residence, saying the process is a preliminary step before any decision on Netanyahu’s pardon request
Tova Zimuky
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05.04.26
Herzog opens mediation track in Netanyahu corruption cases
President’s legal adviser invites attorney general, state attorney and Netanyahu’s lawyer to discuss possible understandings, saying the move is a preliminary step before any review of the prime minister’s pardon request
Itamar Eichner
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04.28.26
Netanyahu returns to court in corruption trial after two-month wartime absence
Netanyahu had been due to testify Monday, but about an hour before the hearing was set to begin, his attorney, Amit Hadad, asked the court to cancel his appearance
Netael Bandel
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04.28.26
Coalition moves to kill charge central to Netanyahu corruption trial
Ministers back bill to scrap 'fraud and breach of trust' offense used in corruption cases against public officials, including Netanyahu; critics say move targets PM’s legal troubles as his trial continues
Moran Azulay, Tova Zimuky
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01.12.26
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
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12.06.25
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
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12.01.25
Say yes to Netanyahu's pardon request, but first start the healing
Opinion: The prime minister is right that his trial is causing rifts, but he is the one causing them; Therefore, it would be right that both parts of his request are fulfilled: First heal the rifts, then a pardon
Ben-Dror Yemini
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12.01.25
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
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11.30.25
Netanyahu thanks Trump for support amid trial as calls mount to cancel proceedings
PM praises US president after pardon request to Herzog, while continuing to delay court hearings despite claims he is eager to prove innocence in long-running corruption case
Amir Ettinger
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11.13.25
Wave of self-serving bills highlights Israel’s escalating election-year power plays
Analysis: As Israel heads toward an election, and parties gear up for primaries, lawmakers are advancing a flurry of self-serving bills — one to block Naftali Bennett’s candidacy over party debts and another to let Knesset delay Netanyahu's trial
Yuval Karni
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10.27.25
Netanyahu ally urges president to halt PM's graft trial, citing ‘national healing’
Environment Minister Idit Silman circulates letter inspired by Trump’s Knesset remarks; Likud officials launch coordinated push to end trial, shift focus from war’s unresolved outcome and rally party base ahead of possible primaries
Amir Ettinger
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10.15.25
Justice minister pushes for law to cancel Netanyahu hearings as Likud seeks to end corruption trial
The move comes days after US President Donald Trump urged Israel to pardon Netanyahu during his Knesset address, sparking a political storm as senior Likud figures rally to defend the prime minister amid his long-running corruption case
Netael Bandel
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10.15.25
Netanyahu corruption trial resumes with prosecution cross-examination after month-long recess
Judges order the trial to run four days a week, dedicating almost all of the defense and prosecution teams’ time to the case; even with the increased schedule, the trial stretches into 2026 and may continue beyond
Netael Bandel
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09.08.25
Netanyahu appears in closed door hearing to postpone cross-examination in criminal trial
The prime minister appeals to the judges' panel, enlisting help from the Mossad chief and the head of military intelligence; judges agree to postpone testimony for a week; comes after support from Trump
Netael Bandel, Itamar Eichner
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06.29.25
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