President Herzog Grants Partial Pardon to Former Manufacturers' Association Head Shraga Brosh After One and a Half Months in Prison

Israeli President Isaac Herzog granted a partial pardon to Shraga Brosh, former president of the Manufacturers' Association, after Brosh served only one and a half months of a 10-month prison sentence. Brosh was convicted of tax offenses, aggravated fraud, and forgery. His final sentence was set at one year, starting in April, following a partially accepted appeal.

The pardon did not fully absolve Brosh; Herzog converted the remaining six months of his prison term into community service. This decision came despite the Justice Ministry's pardon department recommending that Brosh serve no prison time. Herzog insisted that Brosh first serve some time in prison before applying for clemency.

The President's decision was influenced by Brosh's advanced age (73), his significant contributions to the state and economy, especially during wartime, and personal circumstances that could not be publicly disclosed due to privacy concerns. The President's office stated that the pardon was granted after thorough consideration of all relevant factors.

Brosh's attorney, Iris Niv Sabag, expressed gratitude to President Herzog for accepting the pardon request, highlighting Brosh's exceptional contributions to Israel's social, ethical, and economic resilience. The pardon process followed special guidelines issued by the President and the Minister of Justice during the ongoing war.