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Minister Amichai Eliyahu Urges President Herzog to Pardon Netanyahu Amid Legal and Security Crisis

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First reported by Srugim · Jun 29, 2026

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Minister Amichai Eliyahu urged President Isaac Herzog to use his pardon authority to stop Prime Minister Netanyahu's trial, citing recent judicial doubts about key charges and Israel's critical security situation. The call follows judges' reaffirmation to drop bribery charges in Netanyahu's Case 4000, emphasizing the need to end political and legal turmoil amid national crisis.

01Minister Amichai Eliyahu urges President Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu and halt his trial.
02Judges reaffirmed their recommendation to drop the bribery charge in Netanyahu's Case 4000.
03Eliyahu cites judicial doubts as evidence of legal uncertainty in the trial.
04Israel faces a severe security crisis, requiring unified leadership and focus.
05Ongoing trial deepens societal divisions and undermines public trust, says Eliyahu.
06Pardon power is needed now to prioritize national interests over legal proceedings.

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