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'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
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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
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02.14.26
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
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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
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02.07.26
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
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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
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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
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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
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12.18.25
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
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12.08.25
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
Netanyahu slams prosecutors, labels case 'Bugs Bunny and cigars' amid his pardon request
PM says prosecutors ignored judges’ call to drop the bribery charge and are trying to 'remove him from office,' arguing the years-long proceedings prevent him from focusing on 'national priorities' as his clemency bid is reviewed
Moran Azulay
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12.04.25
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
How Israel’s pardon system works, and what are Netanyahu's odds
PM's unprecedented pardon request while his criminal trial is still underway sets off a legal storm; senior source tells ynet it would amount to a political pardon; Netanyahu meets few standard criteria, including admitting guilt
Tova Zimuky
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12.01.25
These are some world leaders who have received pardons
Netanyahu's request puts him in line with many other world leaders; From Nixon in the Watergate affair that changed America, to Lula who went from prison back to the presidency of Brazil, to the Peruvian dictator convicted of war crimes but released for 'health reasons'
Tal Amodai
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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
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