US EditionHerzog Says Wellbeing of Israelis His only Concern in Deal with Netanyahu's 'Extraordinary' Pardon Request
Herzog says he will consider Netanyahu's pardon request based on Israel's welfare and sovereignty, rejecting external pressure while respecting U.S. President Trump's opinion.
- On Monday, President Isaac Herzog said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request unsettles many Israelis, but he will weigh it based on what is best for the state and society.
- Following a Sunday filing, Netanyahu formally asked Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, to intervene in his corruption trial with a pre-emptive pardon request, and Netanyahu's attorneys argued it would let him remain in office and focus on strengthening the state.
- Herzog told Politico, `There is a process which goes through the Justice Ministry and my legal adviser and so on. This is certainly an extraordinary request and above all when dealing with it I will consider what is the best interest of the Israeli people`, Herzog said.
- The president's office said Herzog would not be swayed by pressure and would handle the request responsibly, and Herzog added he would not be moved by violent rhetoric while prioritizing the Israeli public's well-being.
- Telling Politico he noted his presidential role carries huge emotional weight, Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, said ties with Donald Trump, U.S. President, remain warm and he watches shifts in the American public, especially young people.
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Downplaying Trump's pressure to pardon Netanyahu, Herzog insists 'Israel is a sovereign country'
Herzog cited the competing considerations of equal treatment before the law and the unique circumstances involved in individual cases. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News In an interview with Politico, President Isaac Herzog signaled Saturday that he will weigh a pardon request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu through Israel’s formal legal process, saying he would act only in a way that reflects “the best interest of the Israeli people.” His…
President Isaac Herzog said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision on pardon would not be based on any external pressure, but in the best interests of the Israeli people. He acknowledged that he respects Donald Trump's opinion.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog rejected calls from US President Donald Trump to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces corruption charges, in an interview with US news outlet Politico published on Saturday.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog rejected US President Donald Trump's request to grant pardon to the Prime Minister of the Hebrew State, Benjamin Netanyahu. ...
Benjamin Netanyahu is in the process of corruption, and he would like a pardon. Donald Trump knows that, too. But Izchak Herzog cannot be pushed.
Herzog Says Wellbeing of Israelis His Only Concern in Deal With Netanyahu’s ‘Extraordinary’ Pardon Request
Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks during a press conference with Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 5, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Ints Kalnins i24 News – In an interview with Politico published on Saturday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog remained tight-lipped on whether he intended to grant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “extraordinary” pardon request, saying that his decision will be motivated by what’s best for Israel.…
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