Fox News Host Mark Levin Slams Alleged Herzog Deal for Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Senior Fox News host Mark Levin criticized a reported deal by Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog to offer Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a full pardon in exchange for leaving politics. Levin called the alleged intervention "inappropriate" and stated a pardon is warranted without any deal. The report suggests Netanyahu would serve two years first in a rotation government. Concerns were also raised about the potential negative consequences of a left-wing government on the war effort.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Mark Levin criticized an alleged Israeli presidential deal for PM Netanyahu's pardon and resignation.
- The report claims President Herzog is brokering a rotation government deal for Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu would serve two years and then receive a full pardon and exit politics.
- Levin stated a pardon for Netanyahu is appropriate even without a political deal.
- Concerns exist about a potential left-wing government impacting war achievements.
Senior Fox News broadcaster and close associate of former U.S. President Donald Trump, Mark Levin, has reacted strongly to a report alleging a secret deal being brokered by Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog. The report, published by Channel 14, suggests Herzog is working behind the scenes on a rotation government deal where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would serve for two years, then resign from political life entirely in exchange for a full pardon in his ongoing trial.
Levin took to social media platform X to express his views, stating, "If this is accurate, I didn’t know such an intervention is appropriate. The lawfare against Netanyahu is already in a shambles. A pardon is already more than appropriate without any deal. Just my view." He emphasized that a pardon for Netanyahu would be fitting even without any political agreement.
The alleged deal, first reported by Channel 14's political correspondent Moti Castel, has reportedly been in the works for about two years, predating the recent elections. If the current mandate distribution holds, this proposal is being considered as a potential path to forming the next government, aligning with President Herzog's calls for open-minded discussions among political factions.
This development also brings to mind Herzog's previous statement that he would consider a pardon request "with an open heart and willing soul" regarding the bribery charges against Netanyahu. However, the current report indicates the pardon would be conditional on Netanyahu's withdrawal from politics.
Should this scenario materialize, Netanyahu is expected to insist on serving first in the rotation, partly to work alongside President Trump during his term and not miss a "historic opportunity." The report also notes a concern that a left-wing government, potentially reliant on "terror supporters," could jeopardize the achievements of the ongoing war and lead to retreats from active fronts in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and against Iran.
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