Presidential Pardon

Herzog suspects Netanyahu of directing Trump's critique

President Herzog's staff has indicated that the president will demand clarifications from Netanyahu after US President Trump criticized Herzog for not pardoning Netanyahu.

Before becoming president

The secret legal opinion Herzog received on Netanyahu pardon

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.

Netanyahu trial:

Israel needs an end to lawfare, not a presidential pardon

There are reasons to oppose the push to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that originated with President Donald Trump. But his farcical 'trial' should still end. Opinion.

'You get right to the point'

Netanyahu thanks Trump for letter to Herzog

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to President Donald Trump's letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to pardon him.

55 ministers and MKs demand release of Jewish security prisoners

Fifty-five coalition ministers and MKs signed a letter sent to President Isaac Herzog, demanding he act to secure the release of Jewish security prisoners due to the hostage deal.

Despite promising not to

Biden pardons his son Hunter

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."

Biden vows not to pardon son Hunter

US President says he will not pardon or commute the sentence of his son, who was convicted of 3 felony gun charges this week.

Trump plans presidential pardon blitz

On last day in White House, President Trump plans to grant at least 10 presidential pardons, even considering pardon for himself and family.

Veritas obtains call between Assange & Clinton State Dept lawyer

Leak comes amid reports Assange in talks with White House about presidential pardon.

Orthodox rabbis urge Trump to pardon Jewish comedian

Comics and Orthodox rabbis join together in appeal to President Trump, calling on him to pardon standup comedian Ari Teman.

President Trump announces posthumous pardon for suffragette

Susan B. Anthony died in 1906, thirteen years before women were finally granted the right to vote.

Elor Azariya's pardon request - rejected

President Reuven Rivlin turns down former IDF Sargent Elor Azariya's request for clemency for shooting death of Arab terrorist.

Majority of Israelis support pardon for Azariya

Majority of Israelis disagree with verdict in Azariya trial. Even greater majority supports pardoning Azaria.

Cabinet Discussing How to Avoid More Shalit Deals

Diplomacy-security cabinet debating Shamgar Committee recommendations on how to deal with abductions.

Bill Ending Terrorist Pardons Set to be Approved by Government

A law that would prevent mass releases of terrorists is expected to be approved by the government Sunday.