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Why Netanyahu’s pardon request traps Israeli president in a political dilemma?

Why Netanyahu’s pardon request traps Israeli president in a political dilemma?

Herzog is considering conditioning Netanyahu’s withdrawal from politics and halting controversial judicial amendments in return for pardon in corruption trial, Israeli media says

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Palestinian killed by Israeli army in Gaza in renewed ceasefire violation
01.12.2025

Palestinian killed by Israeli army in Gaza in renewed ceasefire violation

Artillery shelling and helicopter gunfire reported in Rafah, Khan Younis

Saudi Arabia to host 1st international nonprofit forum to maximize socio-economic impact
30.11.2025

Saudi Arabia to host 1st international nonprofit forum to maximize socio-economic impact

BEYOND PROFIT International Non-Profit Forum brings global leaders together to boost sector’s role in sustainable development and socio-economic impact

US, Syrian forces destroy major ISIS weapons caches
01.12.2025

US, Syrian forces destroy major ISIS weapons caches

Joint effort resulted in destruction of over 130 mortars and rockets, along with multiple assault rifles, machine guns, anti-tank mines, materials necessary for building improvised explosive devices, says CENTCOM

Israelis protest outside president’s home to demand rejection of Netanyahu pardon request
30.11.2025

Israelis protest outside president’s home to demand rejection of Netanyahu pardon request

Demonstrators accuse prime minister of political damage as opposition lawmakers join calls to deny clemency

Israeli army faces ‘worst manpower crisis in its history,’ general says
30.11.2025

Israeli army faces ‘worst manpower crisis in its history,’ general says

Itzhak Brik warns of mass officer departures, declining readiness and widening gaps in Israel’s military ranks