Pardon

Herzog on Netanyahu pardon: Understandings must be reached

President Isaac Herzog called for dialogue and compromise over Netanyahu’s pardon request while warning against growing national division.

President’s Residence proposes mediation in Netanyahu cases

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.

Report: Herzog does not intend to grant Netanyahu a pardon

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.

Citing national security needs

Minister Eliyahu recommends Netanyahu pardon

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 announces:

Legal opinion for Netanyahu's pardon completed

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.

Trump on Netanyahu pardon: I’m all for Bibi

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.

Attorney General

I have not yet reviewed Netanyahu pardon request

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.

President Trump criticizes Herzog over Netanyahu pardon

Herzog says he will decide on a Netanyahu pardon only after due process, despite Trump’s comments on Iran and the October 7 massacre.

Gali Baharav‑Miara expected to block pardon for Netanyahu

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.

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.

Herzog on Netanyahu's pardon request: 'Extraordinary'

In Politico interview, Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request, and his opinion of US President Donald Trump.

Pardon me

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.

Should the Prime Minister be granted a pardon?

The answer is a function of the country's needs.

Netanyahu to be pardoned?

Pres. Herzog: Decision to be based only on benefit to the nation

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.'

Estimate: Netanyahu will be pardoned - in exchange for elections

President Isaac Herzog weighing Prime Minister Netanyahu's pardon request; sources say elections may be moved up in exchange.

Netanyahu submits request to Pres. Herzog for pardon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a request for a pardon to President Isaac Herzog.

Netanyahu

'I'll consider asking for pardon, will not plead guilty'

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."

MK Revivo

'PM will be acquited, no reason to seek a pardon'

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.

Chief Rabbis:

'President must pardon soldier arrested for leaking documents'

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.

Reservist imprisoned for leaking documents asks for pardon

The soldier accused of leaking classified information has asked that President Herzog pardon him.

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."

Report: Trump could seek to pardon himself

Sources tell The New York Times Trump has suggested he wants to pardon himself in the final days of his presidency.

Rivlin grants first pardon for those facing debt amid COVID

President grants first pardon as part of special process for those facing financial difficulties because of coronavirus restrictions.

Putin pardons Naama Issachar

Israeli woman held in Russian prison to return home with Prime Minister Netanyahu tomorrow.

Rabbis propose PM retire in exchange for pardon

Leading religious Zionist rabbis write to President Rivlin asking him to resolve political crisis by offering Netanyahu chance to retire.

Netanyahu submits official pardon request to Putin

PM asks Russian president to grant amnesty to Israeli woman sentenced to 7.5 years for carrying cannabis.

Putin to consider pardoning Naama Issachar

Kremlin announces receipt of request from PM Netanyahu to grant amnesty to Israeli woman for cannabis possession.

Trump pardons former Jerusalem Post owner Conrad Black

US Pres. Trump grants full pardon to former media mogul found guilty of fraud.

Pardoned former US soldier didn't recognize White House's number

Michael Behenna was convicted of unpremeditated murder in a combat zone of the 2008 killing of an unarmed Iraqi prisoner.

Who will be released for Israel's 70th anniversary?

Adv. Orit Hayun, expert in criminal law, speaks about the President's massive commemorative pardoning plan scheduled for Israel's 70th.

Netanyahu signs petition calling for amnesty for Elor Azariya

PM joins petitioners calling on President Rivlin to reconsider refusal to pardon soldier convicted for shooting wounded terrorist.

IDF Chief of Staff opposes Azariya's pardon request

IDF leaders recommend president not pardon soldier convicted for shooting wounded terrorist.

Elor Azariya's mother to President: I want my son back

Mother of soldier convicted of shooting wounded terrorist begs president to pardon her son.

Elor Azariya expected to request pardon from President Rivlin

President can cancel or further reduce sentence, or grant complete pardon - cancelling manslaughter conviction.

Azerbaijan pardons Israeli blogger

Israeli blogger sentenced to three years in prison for illegal entry receives pardon.

Katzav wants a pardon like Olmert's

Former President asks Rivlin to pardon him and remove his parole restrictions.

President grants Olmert partial amnesty

President Rivlin eases parole conditions for former PM convicted of corruption 2 days after his early release from prison.

Shaked supports pardoning Olmert

Justice Minister calls on President Rivlin to pardon former Prime Minister convicted of accepting bribes.

Poll: Most Jewish Israelis believe Azariya should be pardoned

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 requests pardon

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, currently serving 27-month prison sentence for corruption, requests pardon from President Rivlin.

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto requests pardon for medical reasons

'Corruption rabbi' beseeches President Reuven Rivlin over medical condition; officials expect request to be rejected.

Khamenei Pardons 920 Prisoners

Iran’s Supreme Leader pardons or reduces the sentences of 920 people, an annual gesture to mark the anniversary of the Islamic Republic.