13.02.2026 07:50
U.S. President Donald Trump harshly targeted Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump said, "I think this man should be ashamed of himself for not granting a pardon in this ongoing case. Not granting a pardon is disgraceful. He should pardon him." In response to Trump's remarks, Herzog stated, "Israel is a sovereign rule of law state."
U.S. President Donald Trump targeted Israeli President Isaac Herzog with harsh words for not granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"THE PARDON APPLICATION IS SHAMEFUL"
Trump, who openly criticized Herzog and practically scolded him with his statements, said, "There is a president who refuses to grant him a pardon. I think this man should be ashamed of himself for not granting a pardon in this ongoing case. The lack of a pardon application is shameful. He should grant him a pardon."
HERZOG'S RESPONSE WAS PROMPT
Israeli President Isaac Herzog responded to U.S. President Donald Trump, who targeted him by saying, "He should be ashamed of himself" for not granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating, "Israel is a sovereign rule of law state."
BROADCASTED ON STATE TELEVISION
Israeli state television KAN shared the response given to Trump's statements regarding Netanyahu's pardon from Herzog's office. Herzog emphasized that he has "explained this multiple times," stating that Netanyahu's request operates according to the procedures set by the Ministry of Justice and that he can only make a decision after the recommendations reach him.
After this process is completed, Herzog noted that he would review the request without being influenced by any external or internal pressure, responding to President Trump's words, "He should be ashamed of himself for not granting a pardon," with the statement, "Israel is a sovereign rule of law state."