Netanyahu Trial
Netanyahu pardon request advances as Justice Ministry reviews new materials
That makes Wednesday’s development less important for what it decides than for what it confirms: Netanyahu’s request remains active and is still moving through the formal clemency process.
Netanyahu’s press conference: A tactless defense of his trial allegations - opinion
Why is Trump pressuring Herzog to pardon Netanyahu now? - opinion
Netanyahu denies instructing Filber on Bezeq-Yes merger as Case 4000 cross-examination grows heated
Netanyahu's pardon request throws Herzog into thick of Israel’s political divides - opinion
Seeking a pardon before a verdict – particularly when the defendant is the prime minister – creates an extraordinary situation that could destabilize the relations between the branches of government.
Pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, but only if he agrees to step aside - opinion
It would be in Israel’s best interests to grant the request on the condition that Netanyahu agrees to finish out his present term and retire from politics.
Netanyahu pardon decision will be made for 'good of Israel,' Isaac Herzog vows
“It is clear to me that the issue of the pardon is shaking many people in the country; it will be handled in the best possible way," Herzog stated
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.
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.
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.
How will Netanyahu's dramatic pardon plea play out - and what happens next? - explainer
Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked President Isaac Herzog for a pre-verdict pardon in his corruption trial, setting off a sensitive legal review with major political implications.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon power play: A not-so-veiled offer to Israel's judiciary - analysis
The prime minister's pardon contained a not-so-veiled offer: Let me have a pardon and I will turn down the pressure on the legal establishment.
