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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 | 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 | 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 | 12.01.25

ריצ'רד ניקסון, לולה דה סילבה, אלברטו פוג'ימורי, סילביו ברלוסקוני

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 | 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 | 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

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

Political earthquake: Netanyahu submits pardon request to President Herzog

PM files 14-page clemency petition to president’s legal team, arguing 'public interest' warrants stopping his corruption trial, while insisting he bears no guilt and offering no remorse

Itamar Eichner | 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 | 11.13.25

Herzog says he received an official request from Trump to pardon Netanyahu

In letter, Trump calls Netanyahu trial political, urges Herzog to pardon him and end what he calls 'lawfare,' says Israeli leader 'is now leading Israel into a time of peace'

ynet | 11.12.25

Ministers, MKs call on Herzog to pardon Jewish prisoners convicted of nationalist crimes

Appeal made amids reports president may ease the sentence of Ami Popper, convicted of killing seven Palestinians in 1990, and the release of Palestinian terrorists in hostage deal

Amir Ettinger | 10.28.25

קבלת פנים לנשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בבנתב"ג

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 | 10.15.25

President Herzog pardons soldier at fallen commander’s request

President pardons a Golani Brigade soldier at the request of his fallen commander, Capt. Reei Biran; pardon clears the soldier’s juvenile record, honoring Biran’s wish and recognizing Y.’s bravery and dedication in combat

Itamar Eichner | 08.25.25

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