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בנימין נתניהו יצחק הרצוג קבלת פנים ל נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ ב בנתב"ג

Herzog cancels New York trip amid fears Trump could pressure him on Netanyahu pardon

President’s office denies report visit scrapped over concerns Trump would publicly or privately push Herzog to pardon Netanyahu

Itamar Eichner | 05.15.26

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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 | 05.05.26

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

Can Netanyahu’s trial end in a deal? Key positions ahead of mediation

As the president advances mediation, the sides remain far from a deal to end PM’s trial; what could the AG concede, and would Netanyahu consider leaving politics?

Tova Zimuky | 04.29.26

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 | 04.28.26

Minister memo to Herzog: 'Netanyahu pardon must not be conditioned on coerced admission'

A 17-page recommendation from the heritage minister argues president can grant clemency before conviction, says national security, leadership stability and broader public interest justify ending PM’s criminal proceedings despite his denial of wrongdoing

Itamar Eichner | 03.25.26

Herzog receives key opinion on Netanyahu pardon, vows to act in state’s interest

According to a legal opinion by the Justice Ministry’s pardons department, reported by local media, the request does not meet the standard threshold conditions for a pardon

Itamar Eichner | 03.24.26

'Disgraceful': Trump blasts Herzog again, urges president to pardon Netanyahu 'today'

US president says Isaac Herzog promised him five times to grant clemency to PM and warns Israeli leader should face no distractions except Iran war

ynet | 03.05.26

Herzog demands answers from Netanyahu after Trump pardon broadside

Israeli president seeks clarification after US President Donald Trump said Herzog 'should be ashamed' for refusing to pardon the prime minister, raising concerns over sovereignty and political interference

Itamar Eichner | 02.14.26

יצחק הרצוג קבלת פנים ל נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ ב בנתב"ג

Why did Trump lash out at Herzog over Netanyahu’s pardon?

Officials at the President’s Office said they were surprised by the US president’s unusual remarks and stressed Herzog has not yet decided on a pardon for Netanyahu, adding he appreciates Trump’s support. Behind the scenes, comments by the prime minister may shed light on Trump’s sharp attack

Itamar Eichner | 02.13.26

ATM robber who stole to save his sick daughter granted presidential clemency

He raised money everywhere to pay for his daughter’s treatments, turned to the gray market when options ran out, fell into debt and threats, stole about 1.2 million shekels, lost his daughter at 6, and after his appeal failed, sought clemency

Maya Cohen | 02.07.26

נשיא המדינה יצחק הרצוג מתראיין בפורום הכלכלי העולמי בדאבוס

Herzog says Netanyahu trial is hurting Israel as pardon request reviewed

Speaking in Davos, president says ongoing legal proceedings carry negative impact on the country and must be addressed, while stressing any action on the pardon request, also backed by Donald Trump, will follow the law

Moran Azulay | 01.22.26

Netanyahu’s pardon request is pending: This is how many others requested, received pardons in 2025

In the past year, 1,683 pardon requests were filed, one politically explosive, with 456 approved mainly for shortening criminal records, prioritizing war victims and security personnel, while sex and domestic violence offenders were denied

Itamar Eichner | 01.15.26

Trump's 'pardon economy': drug lords, billionaires and celebrities

Trump has shown a willingness to pardon allies and the well connected, issuing a record 1,700 pardons as he presses to halt Netanyahu’s trial, from Jan. 6 rioters to billionaires and politicians

Tzippy Shmilovitz | 12.20.25

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

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