President Herzog Pardons Former Manufacturers Association Head Shraga Brosh After One and a Half Months in Prison

Israeli President Isaac Herzog granted a pardon to Shraga Brosh, the former chairman of the Manufacturers Association, who was released after serving only one and a half months of a one-year prison sentence. Brosh had been convicted of tax offenses, aggravated fraud, and document forgery related to evading payment of 1.5 million shekels in taxes. Initially sentenced to 14 months, his sentence was reduced to one year by the district court following appeals by both Brosh and the prosecution. Brosh’s appeal to the Supreme Court was dismissed.

Following the start of his sentence, Brosh’s attorney, Iris Niv Sabag, submitted a pardon request emphasizing his significant contributions to society. Acting on the recommendation of the Pardons Department at the Ministry of Justice, President Herzog decided to commute the remainder of Brosh’s prison term to community service. The President’s office clarified that although Herzog and Brosh are both public figures and have a prior acquaintance, they have no personal or friendly relationship, and the pardon decision was made with full legal consultation.

Brosh’s lawyer expressed gratitude to President Herzog, highlighting Brosh’s exceptional contributions to the social, ethical, and economic resilience of the state. The pardon was granted within the special framework established by the President and the Minister of Justice during the ongoing war period.