Netanyahu Trial

Why does Trump want to pardon Netanyahu, would it even heal Israel's divided society? - opinion

His main motivating force seems to be his desire to stay in power at any cost, with the help of his coalition, and a policy of doing away with Israel’s liberal democracy and liberal legal system.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump sits with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and President Isaac Herzog at a special parliamentary session last month. In his address, Trump called on Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 20, 2025

Netanyahu Trial: Judges cancel Wednesday testimony due to 'security issue'

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Knesset plenum on Monday. The obsession over one man has paralyzed the system, the writer asserts.

Next elections, Israel's politics of boycott against Netanyahu must end - opinion

Israeli 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.

Netanyahu 'thinking about' Trump's pardon request, not afraid of Mamdani's arrest threat


'Calling it like it is': Netanyahu thanks Trump for letter asking for pardon

In the letter, Trump told Herzog that he believes that the Netanyahu trial was a " political, unjustified prosecution."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 10, 2025.

Trump formally requests Netanyahu pardon from President Herzog

Herzog released a statement in response, thanking Trump for his support, but maintained that "anyone seeking a pardon must submit a formal request in accordance with established procedures."

US President Donald Trump attends a signing ceremony with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the Akasaka State Guest House in Tokyo on October 28, 2025.

Prosecution: Cross-examination questioning in Case 1000 set to conclude on Monday

PM Netanyahu confirmed in court that he was aware of and approved gifts from Arnon Milchan, as testimony continues in Case 1000.

The testimony hearing in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial opened on Wednesday, the 17th of the cross-examination section.

Prosecution challenges Netanyahu’s cigar defense in Case 1000 cross-examination

Prosecution cross-examined Netanyahu on prior statements he had made about documentation he claimed to have regarding the money he spent to purchase expensive cigars.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen in the hallways of the Israeli parliament on November 03, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Tensions rise on testimony schedule expansion

Netanyahu is being charged with fraud and breach of trust in a conflict-of-interest case involving close confidant Arnon Milchan,

Israeli 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, September 16, 2025.

'Absolves Netanyahu of justice': A-G slams 'illegal' bill to freeze PM's criminal trial

The Sunday bill proposal to allow the Knesset to interfere in criminal proceedings against a prime minister or any sitting minister is “a dangerous opening," the legal advisory wrote.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara seen at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament, September 30, 2025

Netanyahu trial: Ministers urge Herzog to power against ‘society-splitting’ issue

The wording of the letter is careful in that it doesn't outright call for a pardon, but rather hints at Herzog's power to move the needle.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a plenary session of the opening day of the winter session at the Knesset, on October 20, 2025.

Trump says fewer than 20 hostages still alive, Portugal to recognize Palestinian state

IDF confirms death of four soldiers • IDF kills Hamas Bureij Battalion official • Hamas says Gaza City invasion will kill hostages • Edan Alexander, Naama Levy give speeches on their Gaza captivity

US President Donald Trump in front of posters protesting for the release of the hostages (illustrative)

‘Qatargate’: District Court accepts police appeal, Urich’s restrictive measures to extend

Travel, contact, and occupational bans will remain in place for Yonata Urich, a main suspect in the "Qatargate" investigation.

 Yonatan Urich (L) and Eli Feldstein (R) were detained as part of the "Qatargate" investigation, March 30, 2025.

Netanyahu insists no regulatory acts were committed on Milchan’s behalf, no exceptional treatment

Netanyahu faced tense questioning and public outbursts as he rejected claims of special treatment for Arnon Milchan.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Israel's economy at a press conference, September 16, 2025.

Netanyahu's participation in Wednesday hearing ends, different witness to appear

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in court for his corrpution trial hearing, September 17, 2025.