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Netanyahu to Serve Two Years, Then Receive Pardon in Rotation Government Plan
President Isaac Herzog is reportedly promoting a political deal that would allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to serve the first two years of a rotation government, after which he would retire from political life in exchange for a full presidential pardon. The proposal, which emerged as election results became clearer but before final counts were completed, aims to resolve the political deadlock and prevent a government reliant on terror supporters.
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What happened
- 01President Isaac Herzog is reportedly proposing a deal for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to serve two years in a rotation government, then retire for a full pardon.
- 02The President's Residence has strongly denied the report, calling the claims of such a political initiative absolute fake.
- 03Under the reported plan, Netanyahu would insist on serving the first two years to work with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- 04The initiative aims to break the political deadlock following recent elections where neither bloc secured a clear majority.
- 05According to Now 14, a key concern behind the proposal is preventing a left-wing government from undermining war achievements in Gaza.
- 06The proposed deal would require Netanyahu to permanently step away from political life in exchange for the presidential pardon.
According to Now 14, Netanyahu would insist on serving the initial two-year term to work alongside U.S. President Donald Trump during his remaining term. The plan also seeks to protect the achievements of the war and Israel's operational positions in Gaza. While the initiative aligns with previous public statements by Herzog regarding pardon requests, the President's Residence has strongly denied the report, calling it absolute fake.
The proposed deal comes amid ongoing legal challenges for Netanyahu and a political stalemate where neither bloc has secured a clear majority. Netanyahu is reportedly also considering other options, such as attracting defectors from the opposition to form a coalition, while opposition leaders continue to refuse to serve under his leadership.
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Netanyahu to Serve Two Years, Then Receive Pardon in Rotation Government Plan
