Isaac Herzog
Tucker Carlson issues apology to Herzog over Epstein allegations
The President's Office issued a letter to Carlson, entirely denying any direct or indirect contact between Herzog and Epstein, which Carlson stated triggered the apology.
Grapevine February 18, 2026: I beg your pardon, Donald Trump
Huckabee fires back at Tucker Carlson after interview descends into Israel-smearing
Tucker Carlson's lie about Herzog visiting Epstein's island is a direct attack on Israel - opinion
Netanyahu trial: Case 4000 questioning resumes despite bombshell pardon request
Prosecutor Tirosh focused questioning on Case 4000 discrepancies, comparing Netanyahu's description of Walla news site during his tenure vs. his current court testimony.
Netanyahu's pardon request a 'direct attempt to bypass courts,' scholars warn
Legal experts argue that using presidential clemency before a verdict would overturn long-standing norms that reserve pardons for those who have accepted responsibility.
Netanyahu's pardon request 'suspicious, not for legal purposes,' Israeli attorney says
Attorney Kobi Sudri discussed the matter on 103FM with hosts Anat Davidov and Prof. Aryeh Eldad, raising doubts about the legal validity and intent behind the pardon request.
Israel needs to find a way to move on after years of Netanyahu corruption trial - editorial
With the haredi draft and West Bank annexation alone, there are major issues on the table to be faced in the future.
Pardoning Netanyahu is an imperfect - but necessary - end to the PM's long legal saga - comment
Netanyahu’s request for a pardon forces Israel to confront a decade of legal battles and the question of whether extending the trial is in the public's best interest.
Naftali Bennett voices support for Netanyahu pardon, coupled with PM's political exit
Former PM: "I will support a binding agreement that will include a dignified withdrawal [for Netanyahu] from political life alongside the end of the trial."
Netanyahu will not step away from Israeli politics for plea deal, intends to run again
Sources close to President Herzog said that a decision on Netanyahu's pardon will take at least two months.
Netanyahu's pardon must include admission of guilt, departure from political life, Lapid charges
”You cannot grant Netanyahu a pardon without an admission of guilt, an expression of remorse, and an immediate withdrawal from political life," the opposition leader said.
Presidential pardons in Israel: How do they work, and can Netanyahu receive one? - explainer
According to the President’s Office, pardons are considered only after a full evaluation by all relevant authorities.
Tel Aviv stock market rises after Netanyahu's bombshell pardon request
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a 111-page pardon request to President Isaac Herzog, lifting Tel Aviv indexes as investors weighed stability risks and the state budget timeline.
