Trial

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. 

|BySHERWIN POMERANTZ
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their vote during the elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025
Luigi Mangione, the Ivy League graduate charged with executing the head of America’s largest health care company on a Midtown sidewalk, is back in Manhattan court today for an evidence hearing that could make or break his state case, in New York City, US, December 1, 2025.

Luigi Mangione in court for hearings over US healthcare executive's killing

Mangione could face life in prison if convicted of murder in the second degree, which is defined as an intentional killing.

|ByREUTERS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog over a backdrop of Netanyahu's presidential pardon request.

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

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Activists protest outside the home of President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv, calling not to grant a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, November 30, 2025.

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.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL

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."

NOVEMBER 30, 2025ByJAMES GENN
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks at a political event in Jerusalem, November 19, 2025; illustrative.

Peruvian court sentences former President Castillo to over 11 years in prison for rebellion

Peru's political chaos continues: Castillo's jailing brings the total to five former presidents behind bars. Peru has cycled through six presidents since 2018.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025ByREUTERS
Peru's former President Pedro Castillo arrives for the beginning of his oral trial on charges of rebellion and other offenses against the state, in Lima, Peru March 4, 2025.

Houthi court sentences 17 to death for alleged espionage for Israel, US, Saudi Arabia

Seventeen people were sentenced to death by a Houthi court over accusations of providing intelligence to foreign powers including Israel and the US.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025ByJAMES GENN
A child gestures with a mock weapon as protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 8, 2025; illustrative.

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000-year jail term for Istanbul mayor Imamoglu in graft case

A Turkish prosecutor has demanded more than 2,000 years in prison for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, accusing him of leading a massive corruption network.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025ByREUTERS
A man holds up a sign featuring an image of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu during a rally to protest against a recent court ruling that ousted the main opposition Republican People's Party's (CHP) Istanbul provincial leadership, in Istanbul, Turkey, September 10, 2025.

Israel to establish special tribunal to prosecute Hamas Nukhba terrorists for Oct. 7 massacre - KAN

An oversight committee will also be formed to discuss the policy of the terrorist trials, but will be prohibited from discussing specific cases.

OCTOBER 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Terrorists from Hamas's Nukhba Force being held at Ofer Prison near Jerusalem, August 28, 2024.

French court explores Russian involvement in antisemitic graffiti at Paris Holocaust Memorial

During the night of May 13 to 14, 2024, the four men carried out over 500 acts of vandalism using a stencil, including 35 in the Paris Holocaust Memorial.

OCTOBER 30, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Blood-red hands graffiti on the Paris Holocaust memorial, May 14, 2024.

Netanyahu’s trial hearing shortened due to ‘security developments’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial was abruptly halted in Jerusalem as Hamas sent more hostage remains to Israel, prompting a high-level security meeting.

OCTOBER 28, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Doha clears UK activist Andy Hall of defamation over migrant rights case

A Doha court overturned the 2022 defamation conviction of British activist Andy Hall, clearing him of charges linked to his advocacy for migrant workers’ rights ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

OCTOBER 18, 2025ByJAMES GENN
Activist Andy Hall attends a meeting at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office to discuss his detainment in Qatar, July 2025.

Netanyahu cancels trial appearance following bronchitis diagnosis

Prime Minister Netanyahu cancels his schedule, including his trial appearance, after being diagnosed with bronchitis, though a hospital confirms he is not infectious.

OCTOBER 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025.

Netanyahu to testify in criminal trial despite busy schedule

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony resumes his criminal trial on Wednesday, following a request for a delay due to urgent diplomatic meetings.

OCTOBER 13, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jerusalem Post reporter Yonah Jeremy Bob at the Tel Aviv District Court, December 10, 2024.

PM requests to cancel hearing due to 'critical diplomatic meeting'

Prime Minister Netanyahu requested that the criminal trial testimony hearing be canceled on Wednesday due to a 'critical meeting' and a sudden visit by Cypriot President

OCTOBER 12, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
CYPRIOT PRESIDENT Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Nicosia in September 2023. The Israel-Cyprus partnership is a stable, pragmatic, and forward-looking relationship, says the writer.