Pardon
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Heritage Minister Eliyahu submits opinion on Netanyahu pardon request to Herzog
Netanyahu’s press conference: A tactless defense of his trial allegations - opinion
Trump calls Herzog 'disgrace,' urges him to pardon Netanyahu 'today' - N12
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.
No pardon for Netanyahu without political retirement, former justice minister says
“Almost every issue that is discussed is about whether it is good for Netanyahu or bad for Netanyahu,” he added. “The issue itself doesn’t matter.”
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.
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.
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.
