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Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Denounces Israeli Violence
ByIsabel Kershner May 24, 2026May 24, 2026

In a speech, Isaac Herzog, whose role is largely ceremonial, delivered a grave indictment of settler attacks in the West Bank and abuse of prisoners.

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Israel’s President, Putting Off Decision on Pardon for Netanyahu, Will Push for Plea Deal
ByIsabel Kershner April 26, 2026April 26, 2026

President Isaac Herzog of Israel has decided not to issue a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption case at this time, and instead will seek mediation, officials say.

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Trump’s Stinging Attack on Israel’s President Touches a Nerve
ByIsabel Kershner February 15, 2026February 18, 2026

President Trump called President Isaac Herzog of Israel “disgraceful” because he has not yet pardoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial.

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Amnesties, Commutations and Pardons | Danon, Danny (1971- ) | Herzog, Isaac | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Likud Party (Israel) | Netanyahu, Benjamin | Regev, Miriam (1965- ) | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations

Trump’s Stinging Attack on Israel’s President Touches a Nerve
ByIsabel Kershner February 15, 2026

President Trump called President Isaac Herzog of Israel “disgraceful” because he has not yet pardoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial.

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Albanese, Anthony (1963- ) | Anti-Semitism | Australia | Bondi Beach (Sydney, Australia) | Demonstrations, Protests and Riots | Gaza Strip | Hate Crimes | Herzog, Isaac | internal-open-access-from-nl | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Jews and Judaism | Palestine Action | Politics and Government | Sydney (Australia)

Australia Visit by President Herzog of Israel Prompts Protest
ByEphrat Livni February 9, 2026February 10, 2026

Amid activists’ objections, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had invited President Isaac Herzog to visit to honor the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting.

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Amnesties, Commutations and Pardons | Herzog, Isaac | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Netanyahu, Benjamin | Politics and Government

Netanyahu’s Pardon Request Borrows From Trump’s Playbook
ByDavid M. Halbfinger December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

In many ways, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request mimics how President Trump has assailed his perceived enemies and attacked legal proceedings against him.

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Gaza Strip | Herzog, Isaac | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Netanyahu, Benjamin | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government

Trump Calls for Israel’s President to Pardon Netanyahu. Could It Happen?
ByEphrat Livni October 13, 2025October 14, 2025

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been on trial for corruption since 2020, battling charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate but related cases.

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Gaza Strip | Herzog, Isaac | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Netanyahu, Benjamin | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government

Trump Calls for Israel’s President to Pardon Netanyahu. Could it Happen?
ByEphrat Livni October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been on trial for corruption since 2020, battling charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate but related cases.

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A Family’s Global Efforts to Free the Only Nepali Kidnapped by Hamas
ByPranav Baskar October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

A family’s campaign to free a student abducted from a rural Israeli town two years ago may be imperiled by an uprising in Nepal and stalled attempts at a cease-fire.

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