There are divided reactions to the Israeli prime minister’s pardon request to President Isaac Herzog.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested for a presidential pardon to finish the felony prosecution in opposition to him.
He says it is going to unite the general public, however critics say he’s driving additional division.
So, what are the long-term implications for Israel?
Presenter: Bernard Smith
Company:
Dan Perry – political analyst
Neve Gordon – professor of human rights and worldwide humanitarian regulation at Queen Mary College of London
Mitchell Barak – former aide to Benjamin Netanyahu throughout his time on the International Ministry
Printed On 1 Dec 2025
