The legal adviser to the President’s Residence has invited the parties in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal cases to discussions aimed at reaching agreements before any hearing on the pardon request.
Senior Israeli officials told The New York Times that President Herzog prefers to promote a plea bargain arrangement and wishes to avoid making a decision at this stage.
In an official document to the President, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu recommends granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing security, national, and public considerations.
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu announces completion of legal opinion on pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says it will be presented 'as soon as possible' to President Isaac Herzog.
President Donald Trump says he is “all for Bibi" when asked by Channel 14 News about a pardon for the Prime Minister and possibly sanctioning top Israeli judicial officials.
The Attorney General clarified that she has not yet reviewed Prime Minister Netanyahu's pardon request and that any report to the contrary is incorrect.
Herzog says he will decide on a Netanyahu pardon only after due process, despite Trump’s comments on Iran and the October 7 massacre.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is expected to submit a legal opinion arguing that granting the Prime Minister a pardon does not comply with the law.
A secret legal opinion prepared by those close to the president dealt with the possibility of granting Netanyahu a pardon before the indictment was filed against him. Herzog's office denies the report.
In Politico interview, Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request, and his opinion of US President Donald Trump.
The interminable investigation against the PM was more than a fishing expedition; it was corroboration of the Communist police chief Lavrentiy Beria’s boast to Stalin, “give me the man, and I will find the crime.” Opinion.
The answer is a function of the country's needs.
President Isaac Herzog responds to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon request, says he 'will consider solely the best interests of the State of Israel and Israeli society.'
President Isaac Herzog weighing Prime Minister Netanyahu's pardon request; sources say elections may be moved up in exchange.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a request for a pardon to President Isaac Herzog.
In an interview with Australian journalist Erin Molan, Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed his legal battle and President Trump’s involvement: "The trial only embarrasses the prosecution."
Likud MK Eliyahu Revivo rejected President Trump’s call to ask President Isaac Herzog to consider pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing confidence that Netanyahu will be acquitted.
The Chief Rabbis of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, have asked President Herzog to pardon the soldier who leaked classified documents to PM's spokesman Eli Feldstein.
The soldier accused of leaking classified information has asked that President Herzog pardon him.
US President signs a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter, explains that he did so despite pledging not to because "it is clear that Hunter was treated differently."
Sources tell The New York Times Trump has suggested he wants to pardon himself in the final days of his presidency.
President grants first pardon as part of special process for those facing financial difficulties because of coronavirus restrictions.
Israeli woman held in Russian prison to return home with Prime Minister Netanyahu tomorrow.
Leading religious Zionist rabbis write to President Rivlin asking him to resolve political crisis by offering Netanyahu chance to retire.
PM asks Russian president to grant amnesty to Israeli woman sentenced to 7.5 years for carrying cannabis.
Kremlin announces receipt of request from PM Netanyahu to grant amnesty to Israeli woman for cannabis possession.
US Pres. Trump grants full pardon to former media mogul found guilty of fraud.
Michael Behenna was convicted of unpremeditated murder in a combat zone of the 2008 killing of an unarmed Iraqi prisoner.
Adv. Orit Hayun, expert in criminal law, speaks about the President's massive commemorative pardoning plan scheduled for Israel's 70th.
PM joins petitioners calling on President Rivlin to reconsider refusal to pardon soldier convicted for shooting wounded terrorist.
IDF leaders recommend president not pardon soldier convicted for shooting wounded terrorist.
Mother of soldier convicted of shooting wounded terrorist begs president to pardon her son.
President can cancel or further reduce sentence, or grant complete pardon - cancelling manslaughter conviction.
Israeli blogger sentenced to three years in prison for illegal entry receives pardon.
Former President asks Rivlin to pardon him and remove his parole restrictions.
President Rivlin eases parole conditions for former PM convicted of corruption 2 days after his early release from prison.
Justice Minister calls on President Rivlin to pardon former Prime Minister convicted of accepting bribes.
A new poll indicates that 63% of Jewish Israelis are in favor of a presidential pardon for soldier Elor Azariya.
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, currently serving 27-month prison sentence for corruption, requests pardon from President Rivlin.
'Corruption rabbi' beseeches President Reuven Rivlin over medical condition; officials expect request to be rejected.
Iran’s Supreme Leader pardons or reduces the sentences of 920 people, an annual gesture to mark the anniversary of the Islamic Republic.
